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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? Leather, tobacco, and a hint of linen scream "George T." to me now. With some seriously strong parallels to George T. It's good—almost George T. Stagg-good—but not quite. The 2020 and 2022 releases of George T.

Interestingly George T. Stagg Bourbon, William Larue Weller Bourbon, Thomas H. Release stats: Ranking: #1 - George T. Stagg Bourbon Flash Review: Here comes the train. George T. Comparing this to the George T.

–Mandy Hale Little information ever follows the often unannounced arrival of a new Stagg Jr batch. In terms of Stagg experience, I've tasted nearly every batch at this point. You might call reviewing Stagg my shtick. Finally, a proper callback to the Stagg Jr days of old. A return to form, if you will. While this still won't dethrone the likes of the elder George T.

Batch 13 comes right on the heels of what was widely received as one of the best Stagg batches, with many enthusiasts finding the profile of an ultra-aged bourbon we're used to finding on the more senior George T. Stagg bottling. What a tough act to follow. This has to be the weakest performance of any Stagg Jr batch I've tried thus far.

.” – Marcus Tullius Cicero If you are on the hunt for Stagg this year, you have come to the right place You'll find my full power ranking at the Stagg Hub , your one-stop shop for all things Stagg Jr. and George T. Stagg. It has all the proofs, the rankings, the history, and more. For a seasoned Stagg Man, this is pretty disappointing overall, but if this was your first-ever Stagg

I'm always excited to explore a new Stagg Jr batch. Blended in much higher quantities than the likes of the more senior George T. Stagg, this serves as the more accessible opportunity to drink 'straight from the barrels'. If you're still looking for clarity on what all this means, take a gander at the Stagg Jr batch table Vague nuttiness and less-than-desirable spices unfortunately tamp down the usual deliciousness of Stagg

When I think of pinnacle ultra-aged cask strength bourbon, my mind usually turns to George T. Stagg —the ever-consistent top end of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. expect out of an Old Forester barrel proof single barrel , it doesn't quite live up to the likes of George T. Stagg .

releases such as Ancient Age, Rock Hill Farms, Blanton's, Hancock's Reserve, and this bottle - Elmer T. The distillery continues to honor Elmer T. Percentages: Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #2 (Higher Rye ~10-12%) Proof: 90° Age: NAS (though the age of Elmer T. Link: Buy Elmer T. Lee Bourbon Nose: Right away prevalent fruit sweetness wafts from the glass.

The first batch of Stagg Jr from 2023 comes bearing the new naming convention that started last year. If we hadn't gotten this new nomenclature, this would be the 22nd release of Stagg Jr, which you can Alrighty then, now that the historical accounting is done - shall we dive in and see if this Stagg is If you can't find George T. Stagg this year - this is likely the next best thing you actually have the chance to see.

This younger, bolder version of George T. 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.

Upon tasting it she gave a really enthusiastic thumbs up with eyebrows raised. 2020 George T Stagg Woah This has the chest rising long linger that the George T Stagg has as well but with less balanced flavors George T Stagg 2. E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 3. Stagg Jr 4. Blanton's Bonus Brittany ranking: 1. Stagg Jr 2. E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 3. Blanton's 4. George T Stagg She likes the sweeter, less spicy stuff for reference!

I've always been a big Stagg Jr fan (yes I'll probably still call it this for a few more batches at least This excels in its approachability - something I think the more senior release of George T. Stagg also does well.