SMWS No. 13.42 11 Year Old 1996 vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
SMWS No. 13.42 11 Year Old 1996
Dalmore
£155
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
George T. Stagg
★ 5.00
£142
| SMWS No. 13.42 11 Year Old 1996 | George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | George T. Stagg |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 62.5% | 69.1% |
| Age | 11 yr | NAS |
| Price | £154.55 | £141.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
SMWS No. 13.42 11 Year Old 1996
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
SMWS No. 13.42 11 Year Old 1996
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 £155.
For beginners: SMWS No. 13.42 11 Year Old 1996 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
SMWS No. 13.42 11 Year Old 1996
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (62.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£154.55 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 £154.55)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (69.1%) — may need water
Who should buy SMWS?
SMWS No. 13.42 11 Year Old 1996 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 (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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