Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of ScotlandGeorge T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
DistilleryAberlourGeorge T. Stagg
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV46.3%69.4%
Age28 yrNAS
Price£182.39£160
Rating5.00/5

Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland

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 £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 £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 £182.39)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (69.4%) — 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 (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

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland

Malt ExtractOld Wood

Only George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

New WoodNutty

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