Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1999 – Open Course Collection 2022 vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1999 – Open Course Collection 2022George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
DistilleryLoch LomondGeorge T. Stagg
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV48.2%69.4%
Age22 yrNAS
Price£214.99£160
Rating5.00/5

Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1999 – Open Course Collection 2022

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1999 – Open Course Collection 2022

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 £215.

For beginners: Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1999 – Open Course Collection 2022 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1999 – Open Course Collection 2022

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£214.99 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 £214.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (69.4%) — may need water

Who should buy Loch?

Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1999 – Open Course Collection 2022 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 (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

Honey

Only Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1999 – Open Course Collection 2022

Old WoodSherriedCooked FruitTobacco

Only George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

VanillaToastedNew WoodNutty

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