Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Loch Lomond
£151
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
George T. Stagg
★ 5.00
£142
| Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) | George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | George T. Stagg |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 54.8% | 69.1% |
| Age | 19 yr | NAS |
| Price | £151.05 | £141.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
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 £151.
For beginners: George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£151.05 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 £151.05)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (69.1%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Loch?
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) 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 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
Only Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
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Where to buy
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange