George T. Stagg Bourbon (Fall 2015)
Bourbon
George T. Stagg // Kentucky, USA
RARE
"The 2015 George T. Stagg from Buffalo Trace's Antique Collection was barreled in the spring of 2000. It's uncut and unfiltered, and bottled a whopping 138.
2 proof. While it was released in a batch of 128 barrels, roughly 84% of the original barreled whiskey was lost to the angel's share, leaving a rather small 128-barrel batch, and that staggering proofing, behind. ".
"The 2015 George T. Stagg from Buffalo Trace's Antique Collection was barreled in the spring of 2000. It's uncut and unfiltered, and bottled a whopping 138.2 proof. While it was released in a batch of 128 barrels, roughly 84% of the original barreled whiskey was lost to the angel's share, leaving a rather small 128-barrel batch, and that staggering proofing, behind. "
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age15 Year
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Cost
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abv69.1
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BourbonProduced anywhere in USA; Mash bill of at least 51% corn; aged in new, charred oak containers.
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Cask Typenew, charred American oak
Tasting Notes
"The nose offers vanilla, oak, caramel and brown sugar. There's a lurking bit of heat there, but not as much as could be expected of a nearly 70% abv whiskey. A velvety smooth mouthfeel may trick you into letting your guard down for a second before giving way to a hot explosion -- sip easy, friends. Search beneath the heat to find a charred molasses, brown sugar and oaky profile. This is a rich, full and oily dram, and it's a heavyweight that can throw punches and knock you down. Water allows you to appreciate more of its complexity and depth - with vanilla and caramel shining through, while taming the beast further with an ice cube offers a tandem of dry oak and wood, with a deep, lingering vanilla sweetness."
Added by
Jake Emen
Score
91