Aultmore 1989 (bottled 2005) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aultmore 1989 (bottled 2005) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Aultmore
£175
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
George T. Stagg
★ 5.00
£160
| Aultmore 1989 (bottled 2005) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | George T. Stagg |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 43% | 69.4% |
| Age | 16 yr | NAS |
| Price | £175 | £160 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aultmore 1989 (bottled 2005) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Aultmore 1989 (bottled 2005) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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 £175.
For beginners: Aultmore 1989 (bottled 2005) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 1989 (bottled 2005) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£175 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 £175)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (69.4%) — may need water
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 1989 (bottled 2005) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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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