Irish Single Malt #1 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

Irish Single Malt #1 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyGeorge T. Stagg
Region
CountryIrelandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV46.8%69.4%
Age24 yrNAS
Price£124.95£160
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Irish Single Malt #1 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value40/100

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

Irish Single Malt #1 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Irish Single Malt #1 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £125 vs £160.

For beginners: Irish Single Malt #1 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Irish Single Malt #1 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£124.95 vs £160)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (69.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£160 vs £124.95)

Who should buy Irish?

Irish Single Malt #1 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Irish Single Malt #1 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Malt ExtractOld Wood

Only George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

New WoodNutty

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