Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2004 (cask 3718) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2004 (cask 3718) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Bunnahabhain
£163
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
George T. Stagg
★ 5.00
£160
| Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2004 (cask 3718) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) | George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | George T. Stagg |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 53.8% | 69.4% |
| Age | 15 yr | NAS |
| Price | £162.95 | £160 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2004 (cask 3718) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2004 (cask 3718) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Quick verdict
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release) is better value at £160 vs £163.
For beginners: Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2004 (cask 3718) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2004 (cask 3718) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£162.95 vs £160)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£160 vs £162.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (69.4%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2004 (cask 3718) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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 (2022 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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