Auchentoshan 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 100696) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 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)
Auchentoshan
£177
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
George T. Stagg
★ 5.00
£160
| Auchentoshan 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 100696) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) | George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchentoshan | George T. Stagg |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 48.6% | 69.4% |
| Age | 22 yr | NAS |
| Price | £176.95 | £160 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchentoshan 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 100696) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Auchentoshan 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 100696) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
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 £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 £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 £176.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (69.4%) — 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 (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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