Buffalo Trace's Stagg releases share characteristics with its George T. Stagg expressions (released as part of the annual Antique Collection), in that they're intense, full-on bourbon whiskeys. However, they're just a bit easier to get your hands on, and a little bit younger. This hails from batch number 22B.
Powerful with burnt sugar and flamed orange peel. Toasted oak hides underneath.
New leather, clove, red chilli and dark chocolate. A few drops of water helps to bring fruity notes to the fore.
Very long and spicy. A touch of honey.
Really love this stuff. I was lucky enough to taste a full on George T and this is definitely still worthy of the Stagg name. Big, heavy and flavoursome for a fraction of the cost!
harsh, not smooth
