Old Rhosdhu 30 Year Old 1994 (cask 4) - Bedford Park vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

Old Rhosdhu 30 Year Old 1994 (cask 4) - Bedford ParkGeorge T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
DistilleryLoch LomondGeorge T. Stagg
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV46.7%69.4%
Age30 yrNAS
Price£167.95£160
Rating5.00/5

Old Rhosdhu 30 Year Old 1994 (cask 4) - Bedford Park

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

Old Rhosdhu 30 Year Old 1994 (cask 4) - Bedford Park

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 £168.

For beginners: Old Rhosdhu 30 Year Old 1994 (cask 4) - Bedford Park is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Old Rhosdhu 30 Year Old 1994 (cask 4) - Bedford Park

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£167.95 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 £167.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (69.4%) — may need water

Who should buy Old?

Old Rhosdhu 30 Year Old 1994 (cask 4) - Bedford Park 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

VanillaToasted

Only Old Rhosdhu 30 Year Old 1994 (cask 4) - Bedford Park

Malt ExtractFresh FruitOld Wood

Only George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

HoneyNew WoodNutty

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