Edradour 22 Year Old 2003 (casks 1001-1005) - Amarone Cask Matured vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

Edradour 22 Year Old 2003 (casks 1001-1005) - Amarone Cask MaturedGeorge T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
DistilleryEdradourGeorge T. Stagg
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV50.8%69.4%
Age22 yrNAS
Price£244.95£160
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 22 Year Old 2003 (casks 1001-1005) - Amarone Cask Matured

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

Edradour 22 Year Old 2003 (casks 1001-1005) - Amarone Cask Matured

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 £245.

For beginners: Edradour 22 Year Old 2003 (casks 1001-1005) - Amarone Cask Matured is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Edradour 22 Year Old 2003 (casks 1001-1005) - Amarone Cask Matured

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (50.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£244.95 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 £244.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (69.4%) — may need water

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 22 Year Old 2003 (casks 1001-1005) - Amarone Cask Matured 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 (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

Toasted

Only Edradour 22 Year Old 2003 (casks 1001-1005) - Amarone Cask Matured

ChocolateCooked FruitDried FruitOld Wood

Only George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

VanillaHoneyNew WoodNutty

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