Midleton Very Rare Vintage Release / Bot.2019 Blended Irish Whiskey vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Midleton Very Rare Vintage Release / Bot.2019 Blended Irish Whiskey
Midleton
£475

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
William Larue Weller
★ 5.00
£501
| Midleton Very Rare Vintage Release / Bot.2019 Blended Irish Whiskey | William Larue Weller (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Midleton | William Larue Weller |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | America |
| Type | Irish | Bourbon |
| ABV | 40% | 67.3% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £475 | £501.45 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Midleton Very Rare Vintage Release / Bot.2019 Blended Irish Whiskey
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Midleton Very Rare Vintage Release / Bot.2019 Blended Irish Whiskey
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Midleton Very Rare Vintage Release / Bot.2019 Blended Irish Whiskey is better value at £475 vs £501.
For beginners: Midleton Very Rare Vintage Release / Bot.2019 Blended Irish Whiskey is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Midleton Very Rare Vintage Release / Bot.2019 Blended Irish Whiskey
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£475 vs £501.45)
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (67.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£501.45 vs £475)
Who should buy Midleton?
Midleton Very Rare Vintage Release / Bot.2019 Blended Irish Whiskey is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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
Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)