George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release) vs Famous Grouse 1989 / 12 Years Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

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

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)Famous Grouse 1989 / 12 Years Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
DistilleryGeorge T. StaggFamous Grouse
Region
CountryAmericaUnited Kingdom
TypeBourbon
ABV69.1%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£141.95£150
Rating5.00/5

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

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

Famous Grouse 1989 / 12 Years Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Famous Grouse 1989 / 12 Years Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

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 £150.

For beginners: Famous Grouse 1989 / 12 Years Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£141.95 vs £150)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (69.1%) — may need water

Famous Grouse 1989 / 12 Years Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 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 Famous?

Famous Grouse 1989 / 12 Years Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaDried Fruit

Only George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

ChocolateToastedNew Wood

Only Famous Grouse 1989 / 12 Years Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

HoneyMalt Extract

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