WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World (Drinks by the Dram) vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World (Drinks by the Dram)
WhistlePig
£150
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
George T. Stagg
★ 5.00
£142
| WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World (Drinks by the Dram) | George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | WhistlePig | George T. Stagg |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | America |
| Type | Rye | Bourbon |
| ABV | 43% | 69.1% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £149.95 | £141.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World (Drinks by the Dram)
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World (Drinks by the Dram)
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 £150.
For beginners: WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World (Drinks by the Dram) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World (Drinks by the Dram)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£149.95 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 £149.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (69.1%) — may need water
Who should buy WhistlePig?
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World (Drinks by the Dram) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye 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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