Sideburn 31 Year Old Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

Sideburn 31 Year Old Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
DistilleryDecadent DrinksGeorge T. Stagg
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlended MaltBourbon
ABV53.6%69.4%
AgeNASNAS
Price£244.95£160
Rating5.00/5

Sideburn 31 Year Old Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness62/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

Sideburn 31 Year Old 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).

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release) is better value at £160 vs £245.

For beginners: Sideburn 31 Year Old Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Sideburn 31 Year Old Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (53.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£244.95 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 £244.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (69.4%) — may need water

Who should buy Sideburn?

Sideburn 31 Year Old Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) 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

Both taste of

Honey

Only Sideburn 31 Year Old Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

Fresh FruitOld WoodSherriedYeasty

Only George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

VanillaToastedNew WoodNutty

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