Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9174) (Adelphi) vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9174) (Adelphi)
Glen Grant
£183
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
George T. Stagg
★ 5.00
£142
| Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9174) (Adelphi) | George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | George T. Stagg |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 52.2% | 69.1% |
| Age | 29 yr | NAS |
| Price | £182.57 | £141.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9174) (Adelphi)
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9174) (Adelphi)
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 £183.
For beginners: Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9174) (Adelphi) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9174) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (52.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£182.57 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 £182.57)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (69.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9174) (Adelphi) 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 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
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