GlenDronach 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5470) - Batch 9 vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

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

GlenDronach 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5470) - Batch 9George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
DistilleryGlenDronachGeorge T. Stagg
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV49.2%69.1%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£119.95£141.95
Rating5.00/5

GlenDronach 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5470) - Batch 9

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

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

GlenDronach 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5470) - Batch 9

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

GlenDronach 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5470) - Batch 9 is better value at £120 vs £142.

For beginners: GlenDronach 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5470) - Batch 9 is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

GlenDronach 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5470) - Batch 9

Pros

  • +More affordable (£119.95 vs £141.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (69.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£141.95 vs £119.95)

Who should buy GlenDronach?

GlenDronach 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5470) - Batch 9 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

Both taste of

Dried FruitChocolate

Only GlenDronach 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5470) - Batch 9

SherriedOld WoodNutty

Only George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

VanillaToastedNew Wood

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