Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland
Aberlour
£182
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
George T. Stagg
★ 5.00
£142
| Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland | George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | George T. Stagg |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 46.3% | 69.1% |
| Age | 28 yr | NAS |
| Price | £182.39 | £141.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release) is better value at £142 vs £182.
For beginners: Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£182.39 vs £141.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£141.95 vs £182.39)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (69.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy George?
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 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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