Old Williamsburg Bourbon vs Egan's Vintage Grain

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

Old Williamsburg BourbonEgan's Vintage Grain
DistilleryOld WilliamsburgEgan's
Region
CountryAmericaIreland
TypeBourbonGrain
ABV40%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£36.99£46.25
Rating5.00/5

Old Williamsburg Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Egan's Vintage Grain

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Old Williamsburg Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Egan's Vintage Grain

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Egan's Vintage Grain is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Old Williamsburg Bourbon is better value at £37 vs £46.

For beginners: Old Williamsburg Bourbon is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Old Williamsburg Bourbon

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£36.99 vs £46.25)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Egan's Vintage Grain

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.25 vs £36.99)

Who should buy Old?

Old Williamsburg Bourbon is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Egan's?

Egan's Vintage Grain suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Cooked Fruit

Only Old Williamsburg Bourbon

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

Only Egan's Vintage Grain

Fresh FruitYeastyToasted

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