Tomatin 32 Year old 1975 - Old and Rare Platnium (Douglas Laing) vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

Tomatin 32 Year old 1975 - Old and Rare Platnium (Douglas Laing)George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
DistilleryTomatinGeorge T. Stagg
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV55.7%69.4%
Age32 yrNAS
Price£173.66£160
Rating5.00/5

Tomatin 32 Year old 1975 - Old and Rare Platnium (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

Tomatin 32 Year old 1975 - Old and Rare Platnium (Douglas Laing)

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 £174.

For beginners: Tomatin 32 Year old 1975 - Old and Rare Platnium (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Tomatin 32 Year old 1975 - Old and Rare Platnium (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (55.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£173.66 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 £173.66)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (69.4%) — may need water

Who should buy Tomatin?

Tomatin 32 Year old 1975 - Old and Rare Platnium (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

Both taste of

VanillaNuttyToasted

Only Tomatin 32 Year old 1975 - Old and Rare Platnium (Douglas Laing)

Old WoodMalt Extract

Only George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

HoneyNew Wood

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