Glen Scotia 26 Year Old 1992 (batch 18/036) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Scotia 26 Year Old 1992 (batch 18/036) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£190
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
George T. Stagg
★ 5.00
£160
| Glen Scotia 26 Year Old 1992 (batch 18/036) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | George T. Stagg |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 55.5% | 69.4% |
| Age | 26 yr | NAS |
| Price | £190 | £160 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Scotia 26 Year Old 1992 (batch 18/036) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Glen Scotia 26 Year Old 1992 (batch 18/036) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Quick verdict
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release) is better value at £160 vs £190.
For beginners: Glen Scotia 26 Year Old 1992 (batch 18/036) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Glen Scotia 26 Year Old 1992 (batch 18/036) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£190 vs £160)
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£160 vs £190)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (69.4%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Scotia 26 Year Old 1992 (batch 18/036) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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
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