Bardstown Bourbon Co. Blended Whiskey - Discovery Series #8 vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Blended Whiskey - Discovery Series #8George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
DistilleryBardstown Bourbon CoGeorge T. Stagg
Region
CountryAmericaAmerica
TypeBlendedBourbon
ABV57%69.4%
AgeNASNAS
Price£149.5£160
Rating5.00/5

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Blended Whiskey - Discovery Series #8

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Blended Whiskey - Discovery Series #8

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Blended Whiskey - Discovery Series #8 is better value at £150 vs £160.

For beginners: Bardstown Bourbon Co. Blended Whiskey - Discovery Series #8 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Blended Whiskey - Discovery Series #8

Pros

  • +More affordable (£149.5 vs £160)

Cons

  • High ABV (57%) — may need water
  • 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (69.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£160 vs £149.5)

Who should buy Bardstown?

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Blended Whiskey - Discovery Series #8 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

VanillaToastedNew Wood

Only Bardstown Bourbon Co. Blended Whiskey - Discovery Series #8

Chocolate

Only George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

HoneyNutty

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