Glen Grant 23 Year Old 1995 (casks 88187 & 88188) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 23 Year Old 1995 (casks 88187 & 88188) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Glen Grant
★ 4.00
£105
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
George T. Stagg
★ 5.00
£142
| Glen Grant 23 Year Old 1995 (casks 88187 & 88188) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | George T. Stagg |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 48.9% | 69.1% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £104.97 | £141.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 23 Year Old 1995 (casks 88187 & 88188) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
Glen Grant 23 Year Old 1995 (casks 88187 & 88188) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Glen Grant 23 Year Old 1995 (casks 88187 & 88188) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £105 vs £142.
For beginners: Glen Grant 23 Year Old 1995 (casks 88187 & 88188) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 23 Year Old 1995 (casks 88187 & 88188) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£104.97 vs £141.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (69.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£141.95 vs £104.97)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 23 Year Old 1995 (casks 88187 & 88188) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
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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