Tullibardine 2008 / 17 Year Old / Cask #21603502 / Connoisseurs Choice Highland Whisky vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

Tullibardine 2008 / 17 Year Old / Cask #21603502 / Connoisseurs Choice Highland WhiskyGeorge T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
DistilleryTullibardineGeorge T. Stagg
Region
CountryUnited KingdomAmerica
TypeBourbon
ABV40%69.4%
AgeNASNAS
Price£132£160
Rating5.00/5

Tullibardine 2008 / 17 Year Old / Cask #21603502 / Connoisseurs Choice Highland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

Tullibardine 2008 / 17 Year Old / Cask #21603502 / Connoisseurs Choice Highland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tullibardine 2008 / 17 Year Old / Cask #21603502 / Connoisseurs Choice Highland Whisky is better value at £132 vs £160.

For beginners: Tullibardine 2008 / 17 Year Old / Cask #21603502 / Connoisseurs Choice Highland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Tullibardine 2008 / 17 Year Old / Cask #21603502 / Connoisseurs Choice Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£132 vs £160)

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (69.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£160 vs £132)

Who should buy Tullibardine?

Tullibardine 2008 / 17 Year Old / Cask #21603502 / Connoisseurs Choice Highland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Both taste of

VanillaToastedHoney

Only Tullibardine 2008 / 17 Year Old / Cask #21603502 / Connoisseurs Choice Highland Whisky

Malt Extract

Only George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

New WoodNutty

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