Invergordon 36 Year Old 1988 - Middle Cut (Dramfool) vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

Invergordon 36 Year Old 1988 - Middle Cut (Dramfool)George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
DistilleryInvergordonGeorge T. Stagg
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV57.8%69.4%
Age36 yrNAS
Price£134.95£160
Rating5.00/5

Invergordon 36 Year Old 1988 - Middle Cut (Dramfool)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

Invergordon 36 Year Old 1988 - Middle Cut (Dramfool)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Invergordon 36 Year Old 1988 - Middle Cut (Dramfool) is better value at £135 vs £160.

For beginners: Invergordon 36 Year Old 1988 - Middle Cut (Dramfool) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Invergordon 36 Year Old 1988 - Middle Cut (Dramfool)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£134.95 vs £160)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (57.8%) — 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 £134.95)

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 36 Year Old 1988 - Middle Cut (Dramfool) 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

VanillaToastedHoney

Only Invergordon 36 Year Old 1988 - Middle Cut (Dramfool)

Malt ExtractOld Wood

Only George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

New WoodNutty

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