Pappy Van Winkle's 23 Year Old Family Reserve vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Pappy Van Winkle's 23 Year Old Family Reserve
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 4.38
£375
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
William Larue Weller
★ 5.00
£501
| Pappy Van Winkle's 23 Year Old Family Reserve | William Larue Weller (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Rip Van Winkle | William Larue Weller |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | America |
| Type | Bourbon | Bourbon |
| ABV | 47.8% | 67.3% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £375 | £501.45 |
| Rating | 4.38/5 | 5.00/5 |
Pappy Van Winkle's 23 Year Old Family Reserve
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Pappy Van Winkle's 23 Year Old Family Reserve
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.38).
Pappy Van Winkle's 23 Year Old Family Reserve is better value at £375 vs £501.
For beginners: Pappy Van Winkle's 23 Year Old Family Reserve is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Pappy Van Winkle's 23 Year Old Family Reserve
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£375 vs £501.45)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.4 vs 5.0)
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (67.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£501.45 vs £375)
Who should buy Pappy?
Pappy Van Winkle's 23 Year Old Family Reserve suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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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