Inchmurrin 31 Year Old 1984 (cask 12255) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

Inchmurrin 31 Year Old 1984 (cask 12255) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
DistilleryLoch LomondGeorge T. Stagg
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV47.1%69.4%
Age31 yrNAS
Price£160.64£160
Rating5.00/5

Inchmurrin 31 Year Old 1984 (cask 12255) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner35/100
Value31/100

Inchmurrin 31 Year Old 1984 (cask 12255) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £161.

For beginners: Inchmurrin 31 Year Old 1984 (cask 12255) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Inchmurrin 31 Year Old 1984 (cask 12255) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£160.64 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 £160.64)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (69.4%) — may need water

Who should buy Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 31 Year Old 1984 (cask 12255) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter 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

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Inchmurrin 31 Year Old 1984 (cask 12255) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Old WoodMalt ExtractHay-like

Only George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

VanillaHoneyNew WoodNutty

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