George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release) vs Glen Scotia 26 Year Old 1992 (batch 18/036) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

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

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)Glen Scotia 26 Year Old 1992 (batch 18/036) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
DistilleryGeorge T. StaggGlen Scotia
RegionCampbeltown
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV69.4%55.5%
AgeNAS26 yr
Price£160£190
Rating5.00/55.00/5

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

Glen Scotia 26 Year Old 1992 (batch 18/036) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner35/100
Value26/100

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Scotia 26 Year Old 1992 (batch 18/036) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release) is better value at £160 vs £190.

For beginners: George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£160 vs £190)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (69.4%) — may need water

Glen Scotia 26 Year Old 1992 (batch 18/036) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£190 vs £160)

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 Glen?

Glen Scotia 26 Year Old 1992 (batch 18/036) - 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

New WoodNutty

Only Glen Scotia 26 Year Old 1992 (batch 18/036) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Malt ExtractOld Wood

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