Hill & Hill - 1970s vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

Hill & Hill - 1970sGeorge T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
DistilleryHill & Hill Distillery CoGeorge T. Stagg
Region
CountryAmericaAmerica
TypeBlendedBourbon
ABV43%69.4%
AgeNASNAS
Price£192£160
Rating5.00/5

Hill & Hill - 1970s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

Hill & Hill - 1970s

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 £192.

For beginners: Hill & Hill - 1970s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Hill & Hill - 1970s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£192 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 £192)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (69.4%) — may need water

Who should buy Hill?

Hill & Hill - 1970s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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

VanillaToastedHoney

Only Hill & Hill - 1970s

Malt Extract

Only George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

New WoodNutty

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