Highland Park 40 Year Old vs William Larue Weller Bourbon / Bot.2013

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

Highland Park 40 Year OldWilliam Larue Weller Bourbon / Bot.2013
DistilleryHighland ParkWL Weller
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV48.3%40%
Age40 yrNAS
Price£2995£2500
Rating4.88/5

Highland Park 40 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value2/100

William Larue Weller Bourbon / Bot.2013

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 40 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

William Larue Weller Bourbon / Bot.2013

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Highland Park 40 Year Old is rated higher (4.88 vs 0.00).

William Larue Weller Bourbon / Bot.2013 is better value at £2500 vs £2995.

For beginners: William Larue Weller Bourbon / Bot.2013 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Highland Park 40 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.9/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£2995 vs £2500)

William Larue Weller Bourbon / Bot.2013

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£2500 vs £2995)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.9)

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 40 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Who should buy William?

William Larue Weller Bourbon / Bot.2013 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Only Highland Park 40 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedTobaccoDried Fruit

Only William Larue Weller Bourbon / Bot.2013

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractCooked Mash

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