Scapa 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 1191) - Mackillop's Choice vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Scapa 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 1191) - Mackillop's Choice
Scapa
£238
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
George T. Stagg
★ 5.00
£160
| Scapa 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 1191) - Mackillop's Choice | George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Scapa | George T. Stagg |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 55.9% | 69.4% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £238.19 | £160 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Scapa 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 1191) - Mackillop's Choice
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Scapa 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 1191) - Mackillop's Choice
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
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 £238.
For beginners: Scapa 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 1191) - Mackillop's Choice is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Scapa 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 1191) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£238.19 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 £238.19)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (69.4%) — may need water
Who should buy Scapa?
Scapa 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 1191) - Mackillop's Choice 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
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