St Nicholas Abbey 12 Year Old Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

St Nicholas Abbey 12 Year Old Rum Single Traditional Blended RumGeorge T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
DistillerySt Nicholas AbbeyGeorge T. Stagg
Region
CountryUnited KingdomAmerica
TypeBourbon
ABV40%69.4%
AgeNASNAS
Price£251£160
Rating5.00/5

St Nicholas Abbey 12 Year Old Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

St Nicholas Abbey 12 Year Old Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum

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 £251.

For beginners: St Nicholas Abbey 12 Year Old Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

St Nicholas Abbey 12 Year Old Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£251 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 £251)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (69.4%) — may need water

Who should buy St?

St Nicholas Abbey 12 Year Old Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum 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

Nutty

Only St Nicholas Abbey 12 Year Old Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum

ChocolateTobaccoCooked Fruit

Only George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

VanillaHoneyToastedNew Wood

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