Springbank 13 Year Old 2003 - Sherry Butt Single Cask vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Springbank 13 Year Old 2003 - Sherry Butt Single CaskWilliam Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistillerySpringbankWilliam Larue Weller
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV56.1%67.3%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£699£501.45
Rating5.00/5

Springbank 13 Year Old 2003 - Sherry Butt Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Springbank 13 Year Old 2003 - Sherry Butt Single Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £699.

For beginners: Springbank 13 Year Old 2003 - Sherry Butt Single Cask is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Springbank 13 Year Old 2003 - Sherry Butt Single Cask

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£699 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 £699)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water

Who should buy Springbank?

Springbank 13 Year Old 2003 - Sherry Butt Single Cask 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

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Springbank 13 Year Old 2003 - Sherry Butt Single Cask

Dried FruitTobaccoLeatheryNutty

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt Extract

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