Lagavulin 1990 Distillers Edition / Bot.2006 Islay Whisky vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Lagavulin 1990 Distillers Edition / Bot.2006 Islay WhiskyWilliam Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryLagavulinWilliam Larue Weller
Region
CountryUnited KingdomAmerica
TypeBourbon
ABV40%67.3%
AgeNASNAS
Price£700£501.45
Rating5.00/5

Lagavulin 1990 Distillers Edition / Bot.2006 Islay Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Lagavulin 1990 Distillers Edition / Bot.2006 Islay Whisky

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 £700.

For beginners: Lagavulin 1990 Distillers Edition / Bot.2006 Islay Whisky is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Lagavulin 1990 Distillers Edition / Bot.2006 Islay Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£700 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 £700)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Lagavulin?

Lagavulin 1990 Distillers Edition / Bot.2006 Islay Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Sherried

Only Lagavulin 1990 Distillers Edition / Bot.2006 Islay Whisky

SmokeyCooked FruitOilyLeathery

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt Extract

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