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I would never use Junior here in a derogatory manner; I love these Stagg Jr batches. anywhere on the bottle, nor are they endorsed by Buffalo Trace, I've got a handy list of all the existing Stagg It's definitely still a Stagg profile, but not a shining example of it.

I've always been a big Stagg Jr fan (yes I'll probably still call it this for a few more batches at least Stagg also does well.

I have to thank @egilbert09 for this pour as he graciously gifted me the rest of his bottle! I didn't have one open right now, but have been yearning for the day of getting back to this one (I have previously drank through one already). I am currently struggling to enjoy my way through a Batch 13. I have future intentions of lining up Batch 12-15, or maybe even 16 now, in a blind head to head to find my true favorite. I love seeing that everyone has a preference on these and there is no clear winner across the board. I know many people have been digging the sweeter strawberry cereal flavors off Batch 15, but 14 has always been solid for me. Company on Label: Buffalo Trace Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low Rye < 10%) Proof: 130.2° Age: NAS (~8 years) Further identification: Batch 14 (Summer 2020) Nose: Sweet, syrupy vanilla can be smelled from quite a large distance from the glass. Some immediate newspaper heat and pepper spice punch the nostrils on first approach. Cinnamon candy smells lovely and tingles the lungs. Caramel and cherry mingle well as the underside of the punchier flavors. Allspice, leather and a slight anise give this great depth. It's punchy and powerful on the nose - exactly what I want out of a barrel proof offering. Sweet campfire ash is fairly strong now, followed by a thinner molasses drizzle. Some lemon zest rolls over that and evolves into a lemon meringue pie that is mostly comprised of flaky crust. Finally things are returning to the sweeter cherry profile that tells me this glass is ready for a sip. Much more of the leather is present now after a sip; a rich undertone that gives this pour some serious class. I can smell that syrupy consistency; it's like a tea loaded down with a bunch of honey. Just gets better and better with time in the glass. A slight grassy earth note is present late in the glass, but fleeting as it returns to its base oak aroma. Vanilla & molasses return at the last sip and are a sweet farewell that actually brings a bit of a smile to my face. Palate: As a first sip of the day, this is unbelievably approachable. It's not until several seconds after a sip that the wave of cinnamon hots gives the chest a little hug. The cherry flavor is perfectly laced with a touch of anise and the rich, old oak that got this bourbon to where it is. A thorough chew results in explosions of maple syrup, black pepper, allspice, leather, and a hint of dried tobacco leaf. Crazy layers to this now and the anise is coming on stronger than ever, but still subtle. Reminds me a bit of a particular Sazerac cocktail I had last night which is still fresh on my mind; this is definitely less anise than that Absinthe explosion. Explosive in so many ways, but shifting, changing and evolving with every sip. This is a pour that you could easily do with a rich food pairing and the flavors would continue to hold up. The mouth coating is intensely rich and almost slightly numbing. Try having a bite of something bland after this and you're going to have a tough time finding anything with this much flavor. Last sip highlights the syrupy cherry and cinnamon hots that I'd say are definitely the overarching experience of this pour. The last linger is long with a highlight reel of the rest of the glass. Rating: 5/5 (Just wow. One of my favorites.) This batch is a clear step up from (currently un-reviewed, sorry) Batch 13 for me. It maintains high intensity and complexity without being overly punishing. Solid pour - grab it if you still can!

Now, let's see how this Stagg Jr is tasting this evening! back to a dry vanilla that serves as a wonderful base for one of the softest & approachable batches of Stagg These nuances are all very low in intensity which is a surprise for me from Stagg Jr.

Stagg is a brand that harkens back to a dominant distillery of the 19th century. Stagg, feel free to read more about it on the Whiskey University website. Stagg was not included in the BTAC lineup, this year featured undoubtedly extra demand. Stagg comes after a year hiatus; the nitty gritty detail is all laid out in the Buffalo Trace Antique

Stagg bourbon . Having tasted some of the original Geo. T. Stagg whiskey from the early 1900s , I'm well equipped to tell you if this year's release is any good I've tasted quite a few years of Stagg, and they are, for the most part, some of the best bourbon I've I've often used it as my toast pour; when I need to really celebrate an occasion, we bust out the Stagg Stagg. This is not to say there aren't dud years.

There are four batches of Stagg Junior that were released for 2024. As the resident Stagg man , I'd have my hands (and my palate) quite full with such an endeavor. rumored to be around ~8 years old) MSRP:  $70 Further identification:  The fourth surprise release of Stagg surprisingly light in flavor, yet potent on the ethanol, which is contradictory to the quality of great old Stagg

Several Stagg Jr. batches swooped in late this year from Buffalo Trace Distillery, with both 24B and If you recall my review of the 24A batch of Stagg , this label has started to leave me a little disillusioned Make sure you check back in on the Stagg Hub page from time to time (I recommend bookmarking it) to get the latest scoop on everything there is to know about Stagg—both junior and senior. Definitely not my jam. ) This is the worst batch of Stagg Junior I have ever tasted.

An oldie Stagg Jr batch? I managed to save half of the sample from the holidays to broaden my Stagg Jr review repertoire for you Many who know me know I'm a big Stagg fan in general. butterscotch surprise on the nose and the fluffy, viscous mouthfeel - classier than a lot of the spicier Stagg

Will 2025 be the year for Stagg? Stagg, however, is an even older name. Stagg, I wonder? Today I will be diving into the latest batch of Stagg, formerly known as Stagg Junior, which is their This reminds me quite a bit of Stagg Jr batch 15 .

Stagg is where the brand highlights some of their punchiest profiles. For a historical deep dive on all things Stagg, I'd urge you to check out my Stagg Hub  article, where As a self-proclaimed Stagg man, I can't help but slowly turn into a Stagg skeptic as batch after batch Palate:  Wow, this is a wickedly off-profile Stagg batch. I keep updated regularly as new Stagg Jr. batches come out.

Batch 12: the long-lauded best-of-the-bunch Stagg Jr release by whiskey enthusiasts far and wide. So, I reiterate the titular question: is this the pinnacle Stagg? ) Proof: 132.3° Age: NAS (~8 years) Further identification: Batch 12 was the Summer 2019 release of Stagg Stagg-good—but not quite. The 2020 and 2022 releases of George T. Stagg outpace this in the quality department, but batch 12 is absolutely no slouch.