Tomatin 33 Year Old 1972 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomatin 33 Year Old 1972 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Tomatin
£174
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
George T. Stagg
★ 5.00
£160
| Tomatin 33 Year Old 1972 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomatin | George T. Stagg |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 50% | 69.4% |
| Age | 33 yr | NAS |
| Price | £173.66 | £160 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tomatin 33 Year Old 1972 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Tomatin 33 Year Old 1972 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Quick verdict
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release) is better value at £160 vs £174.
For beginners: Tomatin 33 Year Old 1972 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Tomatin 33 Year Old 1972 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£173.66 vs £160)
- −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 affordable (£160 vs £173.66)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (69.4%) — may need water
Who should buy Tomatin?
Tomatin 33 Year Old 1972 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 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 (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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Where to buy
Tomatin 33 Year Old 1972 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange