Stagg offers two labels — George T. Stagg, which ages for at least 15 years, and Stagg, which ages for nearly 10 years — compared to the five labels Old Rip Van Winkle offers.
According to Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible, Stagg received a rating of 97.5 while Old Rip Van Winkle received 94.5. George T. Stagg received 96.5 while Pappy Van Winkle received 98.
Many people prefer George T. Stagg over Pappy Van Winkle 15 Years. When price, quality, and availability are factored in, Stagg is the overall better choice for bourbon.