Glenburgie 28 Year Old 1995 (cask 6686) - The Whisky Cellar vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

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

Glenburgie 28 Year Old 1995 (cask 6686) - The Whisky CellarGeorge T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
DistilleryGlenbridgeGeorge T. Stagg
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV52.8%69.1%
Age28 yrNAS
Price£209.95£141.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenburgie 28 Year Old 1995 (cask 6686) - The Whisky Cellar

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

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

Glenburgie 28 Year Old 1995 (cask 6686) - The Whisky Cellar

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 £210.

For beginners: Glenburgie 28 Year Old 1995 (cask 6686) - The Whisky Cellar is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Glenburgie 28 Year Old 1995 (cask 6686) - The Whisky Cellar

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£209.95 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 £209.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (69.1%) — may need water

Who should buy Glenburgie?

Glenburgie 28 Year Old 1995 (cask 6686) - The Whisky Cellar 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

Dried FruitChocolate

Only Glenburgie 28 Year Old 1995 (cask 6686) - The Whisky Cellar

SherriedOld WoodNutty

Only George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

VanillaToastedNew Wood

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