Bushmills 2000 (bottled 2021) Port Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bushmills 2000 (bottled 2021) Port Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection
Bushmills
£250
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
George T. Stagg
★ 5.00
£160
| Bushmills 2000 (bottled 2021) Port Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection | George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bushmills | George T. Stagg |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 54.1% | 69.4% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £249.99 | £160 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bushmills 2000 (bottled 2021) Port Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Bushmills 2000 (bottled 2021) Port Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection
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 £250.
For beginners: Bushmills 2000 (bottled 2021) Port Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Bushmills 2000 (bottled 2021) Port Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£249.99 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 £249.99)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (69.4%) — may need water
Who should buy Bushmills?
Bushmills 2000 (bottled 2021) Port Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection 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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Where to buy
Bushmills 2000 (bottled 2021) Port Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange