Bladnoch 28 Year Old 1990 (batch 19/014) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bladnoch 28 Year Old 1990 (batch 19/014) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Bladnoch
£262
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
George T. Stagg
★ 5.00
£160
| Bladnoch 28 Year Old 1990 (batch 19/014) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bladnoch | George T. Stagg |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 52.3% | 69.4% |
| Age | 28 yr | NAS |
| Price | £262.18 | £160 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bladnoch 28 Year Old 1990 (batch 19/014) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Bladnoch 28 Year Old 1990 (batch 19/014) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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 £262.
For beginners: Bladnoch 28 Year Old 1990 (batch 19/014) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Bladnoch 28 Year Old 1990 (batch 19/014) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£262.18 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 £262.18)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (69.4%) — may need water
Who should buy Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 28 Year Old 1990 (batch 19/014) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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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