Westport 21 Year Old 2003 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

Westport 21 Year Old 2003 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
DistilleryWestportGeorge T. Stagg
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlended MaltBourbon
ABV53%69.4%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£154.95£160
Rating5.00/5

Westport 21 Year Old 2003 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner35/100
Value31/100

Westport 21 Year Old 2003 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Westport 21 Year Old 2003 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) is better value at £155 vs £160.

For beginners: Westport 21 Year Old 2003 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Westport 21 Year Old 2003 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£154.95 vs £160)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water
  • 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (69.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£160 vs £154.95)

Who should buy Westport?

Westport 21 Year Old 2003 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

Both taste of

HoneyVanilla

Only Westport 21 Year Old 2003 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

Only George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

ToastedNew WoodNutty

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