Linkwood 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 2322) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 2322) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Linkwood
£131
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
George T. Stagg
★ 5.00
£160
| Linkwood 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 2322) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) | George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | George T. Stagg |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 50.7% | 69.4% |
| Age | 26 yr | NAS |
| Price | £130.71 | £160 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 2322) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Linkwood 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 2322) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Quick verdict
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 2322) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £131 vs £160.
For beginners: Linkwood 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 2322) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 2322) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +More affordable (£130.71 vs £160)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.7%) — may need water
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (69.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£160 vs £130.71)
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 2322) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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 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
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