Grand Award 12 Year Old - 1979 vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Grand Award 12 Year Old - 1979
Grand Award
£120
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
George T. Stagg
★ 5.00
£160
| Grand Award 12 Year Old - 1979 | George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Grand Award | George T. Stagg |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Canada | America |
| Type | Blended | Bourbon |
| ABV | 45% | 69.4% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £120 | £160 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Grand Award 12 Year Old - 1979
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Grand Award 12 Year Old - 1979
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Quick verdict
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Grand Award 12 Year Old - 1979 is better value at £120 vs £160.
For beginners: Grand Award 12 Year Old - 1979 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Grand Award 12 Year Old - 1979
Pros
- +More affordable (£120 vs £160)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 £120)
Who should buy Grand?
Grand Award 12 Year Old - 1979 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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
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