Ardmore 21 Year Old 1998 (cask 750802) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardmore 21 Year Old 1998 (cask 750802) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Ardmore
£124
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
George T. Stagg
★ 5.00
£142
| Ardmore 21 Year Old 1998 (cask 750802) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) | George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | George T. Stagg |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 51.7% | 69.1% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £123.71 | £141.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ardmore 21 Year Old 1998 (cask 750802) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
Ardmore 21 Year Old 1998 (cask 750802) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ardmore 21 Year Old 1998 (cask 750802) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) is better value at £124 vs £142.
For beginners: George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Ardmore 21 Year Old 1998 (cask 750802) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£123.71 vs £141.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.7%) — 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 £123.71)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ardmore?
Ardmore 21 Year Old 1998 (cask 750802) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) 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
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