John Walker & Sons 28 Year Old - Bicentenary Blend vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

John Walker & Sons 28 Year Old - Bicentenary BlendWilliam Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryJohnnie WalkerWilliam Larue Weller
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlendedBourbon
ABV46%67.3%
Age28 yrNAS
Price£699£501.45
Rating5.00/5

John Walker & Sons 28 Year Old - Bicentenary Blend

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

John Walker & Sons 28 Year Old - Bicentenary Blend

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is better value at £501 vs £699.

For beginners: John Walker & Sons 28 Year Old - Bicentenary Blend is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

John Walker & Sons 28 Year Old - Bicentenary Blend

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£699 vs £501.45)
  • 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 affordable (£501.45 vs £699)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water

Who should buy John?

John Walker & Sons 28 Year Old - Bicentenary Blend suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

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

SherriedHoneyMalt Extract

Only John Walker & Sons 28 Year Old - Bicentenary Blend

Old WoodDried Fruit

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

VanillaToasted

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