J.P. Wiser's 22 Year Old 1998 - Ex Libris Smaller Hero vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
J.P. Wiser's 22 Year Old 1998 - Ex Libris Smaller Hero
J.P. Wiser's
£200
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
George T. Stagg
★ 5.00
£160
| J.P. Wiser's 22 Year Old 1998 - Ex Libris Smaller Hero | George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | J.P. Wiser's | George T. Stagg |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Canada | America |
| Type | Blended | Bourbon |
| ABV | 64.5% | 69.4% |
| Age | 22 yr | NAS |
| Price | £200.12 | £160 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
J.P. Wiser's 22 Year Old 1998 - Ex Libris Smaller Hero
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
J.P. Wiser's 22 Year Old 1998 - Ex Libris Smaller Hero
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 £200.
For beginners: J.P. Wiser's 22 Year Old 1998 - Ex Libris Smaller Hero is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
J.P. Wiser's 22 Year Old 1998 - Ex Libris Smaller Hero
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (64.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£200.12 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 £200.12)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (69.4%) — may need water
Who should buy J.P.?
J.P. Wiser's 22 Year Old 1998 - Ex Libris Smaller Hero 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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