Old Sunny Brook - 1947-50 vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

Old Sunny Brook - 1947-50George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
DistilleryNational DistillersGeorge T. Stagg
Region
CountryAmericaAmerica
TypeBlendedBourbon
ABV46.5%69.4%
AgeNASNAS
Price£192£160
Rating5.00/5

Old Sunny Brook - 1947-50

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

Old Sunny Brook - 1947-50

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 £192.

For beginners: Old Sunny Brook - 1947-50 is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Old Sunny Brook - 1947-50

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£192 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 £192)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (69.4%) — may need water

Who should buy Old?

Old Sunny Brook - 1947-50 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

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

VanillaToasted

Only Old Sunny Brook - 1947-50

Old WoodMalt ExtractTobacco

Only George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

HoneyNew WoodNutty

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