Braes of Glenlivet 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 13719) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Braes of Glenlivet 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 13719) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)
£265
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
George T. Stagg
★ 5.00
£160
| Braes of Glenlivet 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 13719) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet) | George T. Stagg |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 50.6% | 69.4% |
| Age | 25 yr | NAS |
| Price | £265 | £160 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Braes of Glenlivet 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 13719) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Braes of Glenlivet 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 13719) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 £265.
For beginners: Braes of Glenlivet 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 13719) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Braes of Glenlivet 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 13719) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£265 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 £265)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (69.4%) — may need water
Who should buy Braes?
Braes of Glenlivet 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 13719) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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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Only Braes of Glenlivet 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 13719) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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