Talisker 17 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2011 vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Talisker 17 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2011
Talisker
★ 4.00
£699
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
William Larue Weller
★ 5.00
£501
| Talisker 17 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2011 | William Larue Weller (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Talisker | William Larue Weller |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 55.2% | 67.3% |
| Age | 17 yr | NAS |
| Price | £699 | £501.45 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Talisker 17 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2011
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Talisker 17 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2011
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is better value at £501 vs £699.
For beginners: William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Talisker 17 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2011
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£699 vs £501.45)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Talisker?
Talisker 17 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2011 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
Only Talisker 17 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2011
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