Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2025 vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2025
Four Roses
£169

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
George T. Stagg
★ 5.00
£160
| Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2025 | George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Four Roses | George T. Stagg |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | America |
| Type | Bourbon | Bourbon |
| ABV | 54.5% | 69.4% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £169 | £160 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2025
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2025
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 £169.
For beginners: Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2025 is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2025
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£169 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 £169)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (69.4%) — may need water
Who should buy Four?
Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2025 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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