Glenfarclas 22 Year Old - The Spirit of the Millennium vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

Glenfarclas 22 Year Old - The Spirit of the MillenniumGeorge T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
DistilleryGlenfarclasGeorge T. Stagg
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV32%69.4%
Age22 yrNAS
Price£154.71£160
Rating5.00/5

Glenfarclas 22 Year Old - The Spirit of the Millennium

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

Glenfarclas 22 Year Old - The Spirit of the Millennium

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glenfarclas 22 Year Old - The Spirit of the Millennium is better value at £155 vs £160.

For beginners: Glenfarclas 22 Year Old - The Spirit of the Millennium is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glenfarclas 22 Year Old - The Spirit of the Millennium

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£154.71 vs £160)

Cons

  • 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 £154.71)

Who should buy Glenfarclas?

Glenfarclas 22 Year Old - The Spirit of the Millennium 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

HoneyToastedVanilla

Only Glenfarclas 22 Year Old - The Spirit of the Millennium

SherriedMalt Extract

Only George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

New WoodNutty

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