Allt-á-Bhainne 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

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

Allt-á-Bhainne 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
DistilleryAllt-á-BhainneGeorge T. Stagg
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV50.2%69.1%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£104.95£141.95
Rating5.00/5

Allt-á-Bhainne 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner35/100
Value35/100

Allt-á-Bhainne 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Allt-á-Bhainne 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £105 vs £142.

For beginners: Allt-á-Bhainne 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Allt-á-Bhainne 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£104.95 vs £141.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
  • 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (69.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£141.95 vs £104.95)

Who should buy Allt-á-Bhainne?

Allt-á-Bhainne 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

Toasted

Only Allt-á-Bhainne 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Malt ExtractHoneyNutty

Only George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

VanillaChocolateNew WoodDried Fruit

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