Auchentoshan 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 100696) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

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

Auchentoshan 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 100696) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
DistilleryAuchentoshanGeorge T. Stagg
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV48.6%69.1%
Age22 yrNAS
Price£176.95£141.95
Rating5.00/5

Auchentoshan 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 100696) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

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

Auchentoshan 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 100696) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £177.

For beginners: Auchentoshan 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 100696) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Auchentoshan 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 100696) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£176.95 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 £176.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (69.1%) — may need water

Who should buy Auchentoshan?

Auchentoshan 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 100696) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

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

VanillaToasted

Only Auchentoshan 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 100696) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

HoneyMalt ExtractOld Wood

Only George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

ChocolateNew WoodDried Fruit

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