Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1997 - Chorlton Whisky vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

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

Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1997 - Chorlton WhiskyGeorge T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
DistilleryBenrinnesGeorge T. Stagg
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV56.6%69.1%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£128.95£141.95
Rating5.00/5

Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1997 - Chorlton Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

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

Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1997 - Chorlton Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1997 - Chorlton Whisky is better value at £129 vs £142.

For beginners: Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1997 - Chorlton Whisky is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1997 - Chorlton Whisky

Pros

  • +More affordable (£128.95 vs £141.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
  • 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (69.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£141.95 vs £128.95)

Who should buy Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1997 - Chorlton Whisky 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

Toasted

Only Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1997 - Chorlton Whisky

Malt ExtractHoneyNuttyOld Wood

Only George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

VanillaChocolateNew WoodDried Fruit

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