Bunnahabhain 22 Year Old 1997 Mòine Pedro Ximenez Cask Finish vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Bunnahabhain 22 Year Old 1997 Mòine Pedro Ximenez Cask FinishWilliam Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryBunnahabhainWilliam Larue Weller
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV50%67.3%
Age22 yrNAS
Price£499£501.45
Rating5.00/5

Bunnahabhain 22 Year Old 1997 Mòine Pedro Ximenez Cask Finish

Smoke64/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner35/100
Value10/100

Bunnahabhain 22 Year Old 1997 Mòine Pedro Ximenez Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Bunnahabhain 22 Year Old 1997 Mòine Pedro Ximenez Cask Finish is better value at £499 vs £501.

For beginners: Bunnahabhain 22 Year Old 1997 Mòine Pedro Ximenez Cask Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Bunnahabhain 22 Year Old 1997 Mòine Pedro Ximenez Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£499 vs £501.45)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£501.45 vs £499)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 22 Year Old 1997 Mòine Pedro Ximenez Cask Finish suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy William?

William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaSherried

Only Bunnahabhain 22 Year Old 1997 Mòine Pedro Ximenez Cask Finish

SmokeyCooked FruitOily

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

HoneyToastedMalt Extract

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