Aberlour 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 9967) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 9967) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Aberlour
£209
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
George T. Stagg
★ 5.00
£142
| Aberlour 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 9967) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | George T. Stagg |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 50.9% | 69.1% |
| Age | 25 yr | NAS |
| Price | £209.01 | £141.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 9967) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 9967) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
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 £209.
For beginners: Aberlour 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 9967) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 9967) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£209.01 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 £209.01)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (69.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 9967) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) 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 (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
Both taste of
Only Aberlour 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 9967) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
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Where to buy
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 9967) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange