Aultmore 11 Year Old (Master of Malt) vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old (Master of Malt)George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
DistilleryAultmoreGeorge T. Stagg
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV60.4%69.1%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£150£141.95
Rating5.00/5

Aultmore 11 Year Old (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old (Master of Malt)

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 £150.

For beginners: Aultmore 11 Year Old (Master of Malt) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 11 Year Old (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (60.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£150 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 £150)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (69.1%) — may need water

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 11 Year Old (Master of Malt) 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 Aultmore 11 Year Old (Master of Malt)

NuttyMalt ExtractHoneyOld Wood

Only George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

VanillaChocolateNew WoodDried Fruit

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