Longmorn 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 800625) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

Longmorn 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 800625) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
DistilleryLongmornGeorge T. Stagg
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV55.1%69.4%
Age18 yrNAS
Price£199.95£160
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 800625) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

Longmorn 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 800625) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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 £200.

For beginners: Longmorn 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 800625) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Longmorn 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 800625) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (55.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£199.95 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 £199.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (69.4%) — may need water

Who should buy Longmorn?

Longmorn 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 800625) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Longmorn 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 800625) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractCitric

Only George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

New WoodNutty

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