The English 18 Year Old 2007 (cask B3-0205) - Founders Private Cellar vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

The English 18 Year Old 2007 (cask B3-0205) - Founders Private CellarWilliam Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryThe English DistilleryWilliam Larue Weller
Region
CountryEnglandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV55.4%67.3%
Age18 yrNAS
Price£394.95£501.45
Rating5.00/5

The English 18 Year Old 2007 (cask B3-0205) - Founders Private Cellar

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

The English 18 Year Old 2007 (cask B3-0205) - Founders Private Cellar

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The English 18 Year Old 2007 (cask B3-0205) - Founders Private Cellar is better value at £395 vs £501.

For beginners: The English 18 Year Old 2007 (cask B3-0205) - Founders Private Cellar is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

The English 18 Year Old 2007 (cask B3-0205) - Founders Private Cellar

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£394.95 vs £501.45)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
  • 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 £394.95)

Who should buy The?

The English 18 Year Old 2007 (cask B3-0205) - Founders Private Cellar 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

Both taste of

HoneyVanilla

Only The English 18 Year Old 2007 (cask B3-0205) - Founders Private Cellar

Cooked FruitOld Wood

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

ToastedSherriedMalt Extract

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