Bardstown Bourbon Co. Blended Whiskey - Discovery Series #8 vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

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

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Blended Whiskey - Discovery Series #8George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
DistilleryBardstown Bourbon CoGeorge T. Stagg
Region
CountryAmericaAmerica
TypeBlendedBourbon
ABV57%69.1%
AgeNASNAS
Price£149.5£141.95
Rating5.00/5

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Blended Whiskey - Discovery Series #8

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

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

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Blended Whiskey - Discovery Series #8

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: Bardstown Bourbon Co. Blended Whiskey - Discovery Series #8 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Blended Whiskey - Discovery Series #8

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (57%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£149.5 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 £149.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (69.1%) — may need water

Who should buy Bardstown?

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Blended Whiskey - Discovery Series #8 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

VanillaToastedChocolateNew Wood

Only George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

Dried Fruit

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