Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1992 (cask 42056) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1992 (cask 42056) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
DistilleryGlen GrantGeorge T. Stagg
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV55.3%69.4%
Age25 yrNAS
Price£180.95£160
Rating5.00/5

Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1992 (cask 42056) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1992 (cask 42056) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

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 £181.

For beginners: Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1992 (cask 42056) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1992 (cask 42056) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£180.95 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 £180.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (69.4%) — may need water

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1992 (cask 42056) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) 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

VanillaHoneyToastedNutty

Only Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1992 (cask 42056) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

Old Wood

Only George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

New Wood

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