George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release) vs Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future Berlin 2220

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

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future Berlin 2220
DistilleryGeorge T. StaggJohnnie Walker
RegionOther Scotch
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonBlended
ABV69.4%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£160£248.84
Rating5.00/5

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future Berlin 2220

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future Berlin 2220

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 £249.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future Berlin 2220 is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£160 vs £248.84)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (69.4%) — may need water

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future Berlin 2220

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£248.84 vs £160)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future Berlin 2220 is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

Only George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

ToastedNew WoodNutty

Only Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future Berlin 2220

Fresh FruitOld Wood

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