Lagavulin 20 Year Old - Fèis Ìle 2020 vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Lagavulin 20 Year Old - Fèis Ìle 2020William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryLagavulinWilliam Larue Weller
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV54%67.3%
Age20 yrNAS
Price£699£501.45
Rating5.00/5

Lagavulin 20 Year Old - Fèis Ìle 2020

Smoke68/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Lagavulin 20 Year Old - Fèis Ìle 2020

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: Lagavulin 20 Year Old - Fèis Ìle 2020 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Lagavulin 20 Year Old - Fèis Ìle 2020

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54%) — may need water
  • 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
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Lagavulin?

Lagavulin 20 Year Old - Fèis Ìle 2020 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.

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 20 Year Old - Fèis Ìle 2020

SmokeyDried FruitCooked FruitMedicinal

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt Extract

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