Hazelburn 19 Year Old - Open Day 2025 (35cl) vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Hazelburn 19 Year Old - Open Day 2025 (35cl)
Springbank
£199

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
George T. Stagg
★ 5.00
£160
| Hazelburn 19 Year Old - Open Day 2025 (35cl) | George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | George T. Stagg |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 49.2% | 69.4% |
| Age | 19 yr | NAS |
| Price | £199 | £160 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Hazelburn 19 Year Old - Open Day 2025 (35cl)
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Hazelburn 19 Year Old - Open Day 2025 (35cl)
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 £199.
For beginners: Hazelburn 19 Year Old - Open Day 2025 (35cl) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Hazelburn 19 Year Old - Open Day 2025 (35cl)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£199 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 £199)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (69.4%) — may need water
Who should buy Hazelburn?
Hazelburn 19 Year Old - Open Day 2025 (35cl) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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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