Aultmore 21 Year Old 1991 (Three Rivers) vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

Aultmore 21 Year Old 1991 (Three Rivers)George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
DistilleryAultmoreGeorge T. Stagg
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV51.1%69.4%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£200£160
Rating5.00/5

Aultmore 21 Year Old 1991 (Three Rivers)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner35/100
Value31/100

Aultmore 21 Year Old 1991 (Three Rivers)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £200.

For beginners: Aultmore 21 Year Old 1991 (Three Rivers) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 21 Year Old 1991 (Three Rivers)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (51.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£200 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 £200)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (69.4%) — may need water

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 21 Year Old 1991 (Three Rivers) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

Both taste of

HoneyVanilla

Only Aultmore 21 Year Old 1991 (Three Rivers)

Old WoodMalt ExtractSherried

Only George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

ToastedNew WoodNutty

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