Nikka Coffey Malt 1998 vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Nikka Coffey Malt 1998
Nikka
★ 5.00
£391
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
William Larue Weller
★ 5.00
£501
| Nikka Coffey Malt 1998 | William Larue Weller (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Nikka | William Larue Weller |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 62% | 67.3% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £391.43 | £501.45 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Nikka Coffey Malt 1998
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Nikka Coffey Malt 1998
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
Nikka Coffey Malt 1998 is better value at £391 vs £501.
For beginners: Nikka Coffey Malt 1998 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Nikka Coffey Malt 1998
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£391.43 vs £501.45)
Cons
- −High ABV (62%) — may need water
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (67.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£501.45 vs £391.43)
Who should buy Nikka?
Nikka Coffey Malt 1998 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
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