Braes Of Glenlivet 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10350) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Braes Of Glenlivet 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10350) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)
★ 4.00
£160
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
George T. Stagg
★ 5.00
£142
| Braes Of Glenlivet 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10350) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet) | George T. Stagg |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 60.3% | 69.1% |
| Age | 25 yr | NAS |
| Price | £159.95 | £141.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Braes Of Glenlivet 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10350) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
Braes Of Glenlivet 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10350) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release) is better value at £142 vs £160.
For beginners: Braes Of Glenlivet 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10350) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Braes Of Glenlivet 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10350) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (60.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£159.95 vs £141.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 £159.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (69.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Braes?
Braes Of Glenlivet 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10350) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) 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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