Mars Komagatake 3 Year Old 2011 vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mars Komagatake 3 Year Old 2011
Shinshu
£195
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
George T. Stagg
★ 5.00
£142
| Mars Komagatake 3 Year Old 2011 | George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Shinshu | George T. Stagg |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 57% | 69.1% |
| Age | 3 yr | NAS |
| Price | £195 | £141.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mars Komagatake 3 Year Old 2011
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
Mars Komagatake 3 Year Old 2011
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 £195.
For beginners: Mars Komagatake 3 Year Old 2011 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Mars Komagatake 3 Year Old 2011
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£195 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 £195)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (69.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Mars?
Mars Komagatake 3 Year Old 2011 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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