Aberfeldy 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 4713) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberfeldy 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 4713) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Aberfeldy
£158
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
George T. Stagg
★ 5.00
£160
| Aberfeldy 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 4713) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberfeldy | George T. Stagg |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 46% | 69.4% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £158.23 | £160 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aberfeldy 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 4713) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Aberfeldy 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 4713) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Quick verdict
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Aberfeldy 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 4713) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £158 vs £160.
For beginners: Aberfeldy 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 4713) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Aberfeldy 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 4713) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£158.23 vs £160)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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 £158.23)
Who should buy Aberfeldy?
Aberfeldy 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 4713) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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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