Invergordon 45 Year Old 1973 (cask 15560) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Invergordon 45 Year Old 1973 (cask 15560) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Invergordon
£248
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
George T. Stagg
★ 5.00
£160
| Invergordon 45 Year Old 1973 (cask 15560) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) | George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Invergordon | George T. Stagg |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Grain | Bourbon |
| ABV | 51.7% | 69.4% |
| Age | 45 yr | NAS |
| Price | £247.95 | £160 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Invergordon 45 Year Old 1973 (cask 15560) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Invergordon 45 Year Old 1973 (cask 15560) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
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 £248.
For beginners: Invergordon 45 Year Old 1973 (cask 15560) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Invergordon 45 Year Old 1973 (cask 15560) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£247.95 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 £247.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (69.4%) — may need water
Who should buy Invergordon?
Invergordon 45 Year Old 1973 (cask 15560) - The Sovereign (Hunter 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 (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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