Glen Spey 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12952) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12952) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glen Spey
£207
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
George T. Stagg
★ 5.00
£160
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12952) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | George T. Stagg |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 51.1% | 69.4% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £206.5 | £160 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12952) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12952) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 £207.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12952) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Glen Spey 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12952) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (51.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£206.5 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 £206.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (69.4%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Spey 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12952) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas 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
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