Glen Grant 40 Year Old 1970 - Peerless (Duncan Taylor) vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

Glen Grant 40 Year Old 1970 - Peerless (Duncan Taylor)George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
DistilleryGlen GrantGeorge T. Stagg
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV48.5%69.4%
Age40 yrNAS
Price£169.95£160
Rating5.00/5

Glen Grant 40 Year Old 1970 - Peerless (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner35/100
Value31/100

Glen Grant 40 Year Old 1970 - Peerless (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £170.

For beginners: Glen Grant 40 Year Old 1970 - Peerless (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Glen Grant 40 Year Old 1970 - Peerless (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£169.95 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 £169.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (69.4%) — may need water

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Grant 40 Year Old 1970 - Peerless (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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

Both taste of

HoneyToastedNutty

Only Glen Grant 40 Year Old 1970 - Peerless (Duncan Taylor)

Old WoodDried Fruit

Only George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

VanillaNew Wood

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