Glendullan 20 Year Old 2004 (cask 308795) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

Glendullan 20 Year Old 2004 (cask 308795) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
DistilleryGlendullanGeorge T. Stagg
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV53.9%69.4%
Age20 yrNAS
Price£150.95£160
Rating5.00/5

Glendullan 20 Year Old 2004 (cask 308795) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

Glendullan 20 Year Old 2004 (cask 308795) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glendullan 20 Year Old 2004 (cask 308795) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £151 vs £160.

For beginners: Glendullan 20 Year Old 2004 (cask 308795) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glendullan 20 Year Old 2004 (cask 308795) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£150.95 vs £160)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
  • 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (69.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£160 vs £150.95)

Who should buy Glendullan?

Glendullan 20 Year Old 2004 (cask 308795) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

Only Glendullan 20 Year Old 2004 (cask 308795) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractOld Wood

Only George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

ToastedNew WoodNutty

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