Inchgower 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

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

Inchgower 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
DistilleryInchgowerGeorge T. Stagg
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV48.7%69.1%
Age26 yrNAS
Price£199.95£141.95
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner35/100
Value35/100

Inchgower 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release) is better value at £142 vs £200.

For beginners: Inchgower 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Inchgower 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£199.95 vs £141.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£141.95 vs £199.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (69.1%) — may need water

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy George?

George T. Stagg Bourbon (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 Inchgower 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Malt ExtractOld WoodHoneyCitricNutty

Only George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

VanillaChocolateToastedNew WoodDried Fruit

Where to buy

Inchgower 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

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