Tastes

128.1 @ Retail of $80 it may be the greatest value on the shelf. A stone cold stunner. The real Stagg Jr.

While its not for everyone, there is certainly a high viscosity and sweetness to this rye reminiscent of a whiskey finished in fortified wine casks, I find it as someone else put it "Dangerously drinkable".

Good, not great. Would like to taste a 15 year expression or higher proof. IMO the wood tannin dominates and the palate is too thin to compensate.

Welcome to the dark side. IMO the best Buffalo Trace has to offer.

The orange component is the dominent fruit that mingles with the rye's spiciness. I enjoy the viscosity and length of this 3 year. Hoping to see wide distribution of a 4 year in the future.

We'll start with the question we all ask: is it worth $200?? I think it is. It oozes complex flavors of citrus, stone fruit, honey, and spice. The concentration and finish lets you know its been in barrel long enough to drive, yet the integration holds the high proof in check.

I've used Willett's Pot Still as my house bourbon for several years. Always solid.

Not the same quality it was 5 years ago, but still a nice expression of high proof bourbon at a reasonable price/availability.