Longmorn 23 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

Longmorn 23 Year Old - Secret Speyside CollectionGeorge T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
DistilleryLongmornGeorge T. Stagg
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV48%69.4%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£259£160
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 23 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

Longmorn 23 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection

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 £259.

For beginners: Longmorn 23 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Longmorn 23 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£259 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 £259)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (69.4%) — may need water

Who should buy Longmorn?

Longmorn 23 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Longmorn 23 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection

Malt ExtractOld Wood

Only George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

New WoodNutty

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