Starward 5 Year Old 2011 (cask 573) (Adelphi) vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Starward 5 Year Old 2011 (cask 573) (Adelphi)
Starward
£120
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
George T. Stagg
★ 5.00
£160
| Starward 5 Year Old 2011 (cask 573) (Adelphi) | George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Starward | George T. Stagg |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Australia | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 58.9% | 69.4% |
| Age | 5 yr | NAS |
| Price | £119.95 | £160 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Starward 5 Year Old 2011 (cask 573) (Adelphi)
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Starward 5 Year Old 2011 (cask 573) (Adelphi)
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Quick verdict
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Starward 5 Year Old 2011 (cask 573) (Adelphi) is better value at £120 vs £160.
For beginners: Starward 5 Year Old 2011 (cask 573) (Adelphi) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Starward 5 Year Old 2011 (cask 573) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +More affordable (£119.95 vs £160)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.9%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (69.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£160 vs £119.95)
Who should buy Starward?
Starward 5 Year Old 2011 (cask 573) (Adelphi) 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 (2022 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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