Mortlach 19 Year Old 1998 (cask 3657) - Candlelight Series (Whisky Illuminati) vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 19 Year Old 1998 (cask 3657) - Candlelight Series (Whisky Illuminati)
Mortlach
£240
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
George T. Stagg
★ 5.00
£160
| Mortlach 19 Year Old 1998 (cask 3657) - Candlelight Series (Whisky Illuminati) | George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | George T. Stagg |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 56.9% | 69.4% |
| Age | 19 yr | NAS |
| Price | £240 | £160 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 19 Year Old 1998 (cask 3657) - Candlelight Series (Whisky Illuminati)
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Mortlach 19 Year Old 1998 (cask 3657) - Candlelight Series (Whisky Illuminati)
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 £240.
For beginners: Mortlach 19 Year Old 1998 (cask 3657) - Candlelight Series (Whisky Illuminati) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 19 Year Old 1998 (cask 3657) - Candlelight Series (Whisky Illuminati)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£240 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 £240)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (69.4%) — may need water
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 19 Year Old 1998 (cask 3657) - Candlelight Series (Whisky Illuminati) 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.
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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