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 WhiskeyWilliam Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryMidletonWilliam Larue Weller
Region
CountryUnited KingdomAmerica
TypeIrishBourbon
ABV40%67.3%
AgeNASNAS
Price£475£501.45
Rating5.00/5

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

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

Malt ExtractVanillaSherried

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

HoneyToasted

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