Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

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

Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
DistilleryBunnahabhainGeorge T. Stagg
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV56.5%69.1%
Age19 yrNAS
Price£149.95£141.95
Rating5.00/5

Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

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

Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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 £150.

For beginners: Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.5%) — 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 Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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

ChocolateDried Fruit

Only Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SherriedNutty

Only George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

VanillaToastedNew Wood

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