Strathmill 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 4112) - Mackillop's Choice vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Strathmill 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 4112) - Mackillop's Choice
Strathmill
£188
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
George T. Stagg
★ 5.00
£160
| Strathmill 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 4112) - Mackillop's Choice | George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Strathmill | George T. Stagg |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 59.1% | 69.4% |
| Age | 20 yr | NAS |
| Price | £187.59 | £160 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Strathmill 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 4112) - Mackillop's Choice
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Strathmill 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 4112) - Mackillop's Choice
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
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 £188.
For beginners: Strathmill 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 4112) - Mackillop's Choice is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Strathmill 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 4112) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (59.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£187.59 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 £187.59)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (69.4%) — may need water
Who should buy Strathmill?
Strathmill 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 4112) - Mackillop's Choice 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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