Tullibardine 29 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

Tullibardine 29 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
DistilleryTullibardineGeorge T. Stagg
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV52.6%69.4%
Age29 yrNAS
Price£258.36£160
Rating5.00/5

Tullibardine 29 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

Tullibardine 29 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

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 £258.

For beginners: Tullibardine 29 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Tullibardine 29 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (52.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£258.36 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 £258.36)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (69.4%) — may need water

Who should buy Tullibardine?

Tullibardine 29 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) 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

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Tullibardine 29 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Old WoodMalt Extract

Only George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

New WoodNutty

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