Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon x Silver Oak - Collaborative Series vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

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

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon x Silver Oak - Collaborative SeriesGeorge T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
DistilleryBardstown Bourbon CoGeorge T. Stagg
Region
CountryAmericaAmerica
TypeBourbonBourbon
ABV54%69.1%
AgeNASNAS
Price£152.5£141.95
Rating5.00/5

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon x Silver Oak - Collaborative Series

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

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

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon x Silver Oak - Collaborative Series

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 £153.

For beginners: Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon x Silver Oak - Collaborative Series is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon x Silver Oak - Collaborative Series

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£152.5 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 £152.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (69.1%) — may need water

Who should buy Bardstown?

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon x Silver Oak - Collaborative Series 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

ToastedDried Fruit

Only Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon x Silver Oak - Collaborative Series

Old WoodSherried

Only George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

VanillaChocolateNew Wood

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