George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 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 (2022 Release)Stauning 2017 (cask 6493) (bottled 2022) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
DistilleryGeorge T. StaggStauning
Region
CountryAmericaDenmark
TypeBourbonRye
ABV69.4%58.9%
AgeNASNAS
Price£160£134.62
Rating5.00/5

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

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

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

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

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Stauning 2017 (cask 6493) (bottled 2022) - Berry Bros. & Rudd is better value at £135 vs £160.

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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (69.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£160 vs £134.62)

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

Pros

  • +More affordable (£134.62 vs £160)
  • +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 (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 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

Toasted

Only George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)

VanillaHoneyNew WoodNutty

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

SherriedCitricDried Fruit

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