Singleton of Dufftown 1985 / 28 Year Old Speyside Whisky vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

Singleton of Dufftown 1985 / 28 Year Old Speyside WhiskyGeorge T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
DistillerySingleton of DufftownGeorge T. Stagg
Region
CountryUnited KingdomAmerica
TypeBourbon
ABV40%69.4%
AgeNASNAS
Price£250£160
Rating5.00/5

Singleton of Dufftown 1985 / 28 Year Old Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

Singleton of Dufftown 1985 / 28 Year Old Speyside Whisky

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 £250.

For beginners: Singleton of Dufftown 1985 / 28 Year Old Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Singleton of Dufftown 1985 / 28 Year Old Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£250 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 £250)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (69.4%) — may need water

Who should buy Singleton?

Singleton of Dufftown 1985 / 28 Year Old Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Singleton of Dufftown 1985 / 28 Year Old Speyside Whisky

Old WoodMalt Extract

Only George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

New WoodNutty

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