Glen Garioch 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 10989) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Garioch 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 10989) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glen Garioch
£135
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
George T. Stagg
★ 5.00
£160
| Glen Garioch 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 10989) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Garioch | George T. Stagg |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 56.9% | 69.4% |
| Age | 25 yr | NAS |
| Price | £134.74 | £160 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Garioch 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 10989) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Glen Garioch 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 10989) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Quick verdict
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Garioch 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 10989) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £135 vs £160.
For beginners: Glen Garioch 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 10989) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Glen Garioch 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 10989) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£134.74 vs £160)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — 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 £134.74)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Garioch 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 10989) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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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