Tastes

I couldn’t pass up the chance to try out something bearing the Stagg name even if it is “Jr.”, but for the price and reputation behind the brand I wasn’t overwhelmed. It’s a nice amber color and you get strong cinnamon and brown sugar on the nose. Pretty much the same on the palate, the cinnamon is strong and spicy with a medium finish that is a calm warming which was unexpected for a Barrell Proof bourbon. There is a lot more flavors to pick up on then what I just listed, but those classic flavors of cinnamon and brown sugar are what stood out to me making this bourbon not so surprising. Although I don’t always love being surprised so I did enjoy this bourbon, but it isn’t up there on my all-time favorites. I had a couple glasses for my first try and I am going to revisit it soon to see if I still feel the same. That being said, I do encourage all to try it if they can get their hands on it!

The color in the glass was a honey. I got an outright spicy alcohol scent on the nose with oats and pumpkin spice. It was creamy in the palate with a strong mixture of spices that I could not specify. I also got cinnamon and herbs, with the classic hints of caramel and oak. I enjoyed the very long warm finish, starting with a soft early warmth and slowly ending on a powerful spicy warmness. I really enjoyed this bourbon especially the nice long finish, but I think there is better tasting stuff for less money available although its all preference! Give it a try no doubt!