Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 1458 vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 1458
Blanton's
£150
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
George T. Stagg
★ 5.00
£142
| Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 1458 | George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blanton's | George T. Stagg |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | America |
| Type | Bourbon | Bourbon |
| ABV | 61.3% | 69.1% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £149.95 | £141.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 1458
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 1458
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
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: Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 1458 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 1458
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£149.95 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 £149.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (69.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Blanton's?
Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 1458 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
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