George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release) vs Stauning 2017 (cask 6493) (bottled 2022) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

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

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)Stauning 2017 (cask 6493) (bottled 2022) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
DistilleryGeorge T. StaggStauning
Region
CountryAmericaDenmark
TypeBourbonRye
ABV69.1%58.9%
AgeNASNAS
Price£141.95£134.62
Rating5.00/5

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

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

Stauning 2017 (cask 6493) (bottled 2022) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Stauning 2017 (cask 6493) (bottled 2022) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Stauning 2017 (cask 6493) (bottled 2022) - Berry Bros. & Rudd is better value at £135 vs £142.

For beginners: George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (69.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£141.95 vs £134.62)

Stauning 2017 (cask 6493) (bottled 2022) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Pros

  • +More affordable (£134.62 vs £141.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58.9%) — may need water
  • 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 Stauning?

Stauning 2017 (cask 6493) (bottled 2022) - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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

ToastedDried Fruit

Only George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)

VanillaChocolateNew Wood

Only Stauning 2017 (cask 6493) (bottled 2022) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

SherriedCitric

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