George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release) vs Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland

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

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland
DistilleryGeorge T. StaggAberlour
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV69.1%46.3%
AgeNAS28 yr
Price£141.95£182.39
Rating5.00/5

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner35/100
Value35/100

Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £182.

For beginners: Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£141.95 vs £182.39)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (69.1%) — may need water

Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£182.39 vs £141.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Aberlour?

Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

Only George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

ChocolateNew WoodDried Fruit

Only Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland

Malt ExtractHoneyOld Wood

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