George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release) vs Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
George T. Stagg
★ 5.00
£160
Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Powers
£195
| George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release) | Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | George T. Stagg | Powers |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | United Kingdom |
| Type | Bourbon | Irish |
| ABV | 69.4% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £160 | £195 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
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 £195.
For beginners: Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange 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 £195)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (69.4%) — may need water
Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£195 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 Powers?
Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange 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
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Where to buy
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange