George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release) vs North British 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 59570921) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

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

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)North British 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 59570921) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryGeorge T. StaggNorth British
RegionLowland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonGrain
ABV69.1%54.3%
AgeNAS31 yr
Price£141.95£203.51
Rating5.00/5

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

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

North British 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 59570921) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North British 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 59570921) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

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 £204.

For beginners: North British 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 59570921) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£141.95 vs £203.51)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (69.1%) — may need water

North British 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 59570921) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£203.51 vs £141.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy North?

North British 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 59570921) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaDried Fruit

Only George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

ChocolateToastedNew Wood

Only North British 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 59570921) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

SherriedOld WoodHoney

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