Glen Grant-Glenlivet 13 Year Old 2009 Sherry Cask (WM Cadenhead) vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

Glen Grant-Glenlivet 13 Year Old 2009 Sherry Cask (WM Cadenhead)George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
DistilleryGlen GrantGeorge T. Stagg
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV61%69.4%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£160£160
Rating5.00/5

Glen Grant-Glenlivet 13 Year Old 2009 Sherry Cask (WM Cadenhead)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

Glen Grant-Glenlivet 13 Year Old 2009 Sherry Cask (WM Cadenhead)

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 £160.

For beginners: Glen Grant-Glenlivet 13 Year Old 2009 Sherry Cask (WM Cadenhead) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Glen Grant-Glenlivet 13 Year Old 2009 Sherry Cask (WM Cadenhead)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (61%) — may need water
  • 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

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Grant-Glenlivet 13 Year Old 2009 Sherry Cask (WM Cadenhead) 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

Both taste of

Honey

Only Glen Grant-Glenlivet 13 Year Old 2009 Sherry Cask (WM Cadenhead)

SherriedCooked FruitDried FruitChocolate

Only George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

VanillaToastedNew WoodNutty

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