Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old (With Presentation Box) vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old (With Presentation Box)
Nikka
£399
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
William Larue Weller
★ 5.00
£501
| Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old (With Presentation Box) | William Larue Weller (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Nikka | William Larue Weller |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | America |
| Type | Blended Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 43% | 67.3% |
| Age | 17 yr | NAS |
| Price | £399 | £501.45 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old (With Presentation Box)
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old (With Presentation Box)
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old (With Presentation Box) is better value at £399 vs £501.
For beginners: Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old (With Presentation Box) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old (With Presentation Box)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£399 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 £399)
Who should buy Nikka?
Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old (With Presentation Box) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
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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Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)