Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

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

Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
DistilleryCraigellachieGeorge T. Stagg
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeScotchBourbon
ABV58.3%69.1%
Age20 yrNAS
Price£215.5£141.95
Rating5.00/5

Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

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

Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

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 £216.

For beginners: Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (58.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£215.5 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 £215.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (69.1%) — may need water

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - 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 (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

Only Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

OilyMalt ExtractSherriedTobaccoSolvent

Only George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

VanillaChocolateToastedNew WoodDried Fruit

Where to buy

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