Octomore 12 Year Old Event Horizon - Fèis Ìle 2019 vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Octomore 12 Year Old Event Horizon - Fèis Ìle 2019
Bruichladdich
£799
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
William Larue Weller
★ 5.00
£501
| Octomore 12 Year Old Event Horizon - Fèis Ìle 2019 | William Larue Weller (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | William Larue Weller |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 55.7% | 67.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £799 | £501.45 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Octomore 12 Year Old Event Horizon - Fèis Ìle 2019
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Octomore 12 Year Old Event Horizon - Fèis Ìle 2019
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is better value at £501 vs £799.
For beginners: William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Octomore 12 Year Old Event Horizon - Fèis Ìle 2019
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£799 vs £501.45)
- −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 affordable (£501.45 vs £799)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (67.3%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Octomore?
Octomore 12 Year Old Event Horizon - Fèis Ìle 2019 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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