George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release) vs Aultmore 21 Year Old 1991 (Three Rivers)

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

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)Aultmore 21 Year Old 1991 (Three Rivers)
DistilleryGeorge T. StaggAultmore
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV69.1%51.1%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£141.95£200
Rating5.00/5

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

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

Aultmore 21 Year Old 1991 (Three Rivers)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aultmore 21 Year Old 1991 (Three Rivers)

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 £200.

For beginners: Aultmore 21 Year Old 1991 (Three Rivers) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£141.95 vs £200)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (69.1%) — may need water

Aultmore 21 Year Old 1991 (Three Rivers)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (51.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£200 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 Aultmore?

Aultmore 21 Year Old 1991 (Three Rivers) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

ChocolateToastedNew WoodDried Fruit

Only Aultmore 21 Year Old 1991 (Three Rivers)

HoneyOld WoodMalt ExtractSherried

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