Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs William Larue Weller Bourbon 2013

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

Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)William Larue Weller Bourbon 2013
DistilleryTobermoryWilliam Larue Weller
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV51.7%68.1%
Age18 yr12 yr
Price£89.95£125.11
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner35/100
Value56/100

William Larue Weller Bourbon 2013

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner50/100
Value40/100

Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

William Larue Weller Bourbon 2013

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £90 vs £125.

For beginners: William Larue Weller Bourbon 2013 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£89.95 vs £125.11)
  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

William Larue Weller Bourbon 2013

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (68.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£125.11 vs £89.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Ledaig?

Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Bourbon 2013 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.

Tasting notes

Only Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokeyLeatheryMedicinalOily

Only William Larue Weller Bourbon 2013

VanillaToastedHoneyChocolate

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