Rich and complex flavors you get at barrel strength. This glass has a long, simmering linger of cherry hots. 9 proof, making it a full-bodied and robust spirit. The whiskey is then bottled at a barrel proof of 125. Caramel, vanilla and dusty oak scream well-aged bourbon. 2015 Trophy Finalist – 95 points – Ultimate Spirits Challenge. It is the younger statesmen of the iconic bourbon George T Stagg, which is part of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. Did some rejected 2021 GTS barrels get dumped into these last 2 batches? Strawberries and cream is a fun note, though I can't help but feel that the fruit notes I am finding here are lower in quality to the other glasses. In the case of blends, American whiskey can include artificial colors and flavors. As a final send-off to this iconic line, Stagg Jr will be remembered for how it never gave up and kept getting better. At its price, drastically improved flavor profile, and availability - both on store shelves and at bars - it's a more than a worthwhile pour, its a must have. Each batch of Stagg is blended from bourbons aged approximately 8 or 9 years, and released at a high and unique barrel proof. Company on Label: Buffalo Trace Distillery.
Palate: Hot up front... If I were to cluster these into groups of quality, I'd lay them out below, with my estimated score of each. One such trace, the Great Buffalo Trace, led to the rugged banks of what is now known as the Kentucky River. Batch 9 is commonly praised, while it is also compared against Batch 12. First launched in 2013 and continuing to be released in small batches, this bourbon is utterly unique. Candied cherry and dried fruit are a solid backbone. The Distillery Today In 1992 the Sazerac company purchased the distillery and renamed it Buffalo Trace Distillery, paying homage to the mighty buffalo that once roamed the area. First introduced in August 2013, Stagg Jr. Barrel Proof Bourbon is uncut (no water added) and unfiltered like its bourbon "father" George T. Stagg. In fact, it's the other way around. We act as your agent in purchasing and securing delivery of your gift in accordance with applicable law. We currently require you to have enough points to redeem any of the awards you see listed on the 'Get Rewards' tab. BourbonProduced anywhere in USA; Mash bill of at least 51% corn; aged in new, charred oak containers. I don't know why this is, but I barely pick up any cherry scents on the nose. Buffalo Trace Distillery is releasing its winter allocation of Stagg Jr, just in time for the holidays.
As far as cask strength bourbons, Stagg Jr. and Booker's are some of the more established products. Hints of anise can be found in subsequent sips, layering onto an awesome array of flavors. In addition, make sure to check back often, as we're adding great new ways for you to earn points all the time! Nose: Leather and barrel funk up front. Proof numbers are often synonymous with each release, and interchanged by enthusiasts to identify batch numbers. Fruit syrup flavors pop in and out with a lingering blackberry and stone fruit compote. Get your bottle today! When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. May forever live in the shadow of George T. Stagg, but that doesn't mean it's a poor alternative. Sign up is 100% free, and it will never cost you anything to earn points.
As Buffalo Trace takes this brand in a new direction, we will all patiently wait and hold our breath for what comes next. Stagg Jr Proof by Year: Releases. How long will it take for points to post to my account? Buffalo Trace has decided that after Stagg Jr Batch 17 was released that the label will be no more. If you've ever struggled to identify the Stagg Jr batch by proof, here's a helpful list of each along with their release dates: Batch 18 - 131 proof - Summer 2022.
I'm very close to earning a reward. The original George T. Stagg has always featured a one-of-a-kind flavor profile that makes it taste distinctly "Stagg. " On the palate, the whiskey is full-bodied and robust, with notes of dark chocolate, toasted oak, and a hint of spice. If you'd prefer to not receive those types of emails anymore, just click the 'Unsubscribe' button when you receive your next email.
Just visit the 'Get Rewards' tab to view all of our exciting reward options. Cherry is prevalent and delectable. It was an incredibly tasty lineup, but there were distinct differences batch to batch. The finish is very long with smoke and sugar taking control. This is a crowd pleaser of savory flavors that many bourbons try to reach, but few achieve to this impressive degree. How can I earn points?
This of course brings with it all of the flavor intensity one would expect, and particularly with some previous batches, an emphasis on heat over flavor. Cinnamon hots swing in later in the sip, much like I remember batch 14. One of the assumptions I made was that GTS may be forever cancelled and that "Stagg" would replace both; blending in young and old barrels for every batch. 2016 Trophy Finalist; "Great Value;" "Tried & True" – 97 points – Ultimate Spirits Challenge.
Buttery baked goods mixed with caramel scents that are some of the best I've experienced in a while. Nose: Molasses and bread notes jump out first. Canadian whiskey is aged in oak barrels for at least three years. For its high proof, this is an amazingly tempered sip.