George T. Stagg Bourbon (Fall 2017)

I just accepted a new job offer as Global Head of Data Management for a large pharma/biotech…so, I figured about time to open up one of my best samples I have, courtesy of an online whiskey reviewer from Malt-review.com. I don’t think I’ve ever had a BTAC. Actually, I can definitively say I’ve never had a BTAC. It’s not one of those things that if you’ve had it, you’ll ever forget whether you’ve had it or not. It’s like attending a World Cup game (I’m sure the tickets are as expensive as a BTAC). You won’t ever forget you attended it. I’ve been more and more hesitant to give a perfect 5…I used to give it more often, but I think over the years, it’s rare. I’ll go as high as 4.75, but not a 5. This here is a 5. No question or doubt about it. I was surprised by the nose: freshly cut flowers? Cherries. Nutmeg. Let it sit, and it blooms into more fruit. Mixture of red fruits…and cardamom?!? That’s a welcome change. Taste is just as surprising. Rose water. Oak. Cherries. Wow. I’m getting rose water? Like a Turkish delight…rose water, almonds, fruits. And a hefty dose of oak, like when you’re in an old wooden lodge. This is amazing. I added a few drops of water, and it opened up even more of the Turkish delight flavors. Not sure if I’d ever buy a bottle…I’m always hesitant to shell out this much money on distilled corn water (albeit, one of highest quality) , but I’m so very thankful to Taylor at Malt-review.com for sharing a sample! One of the best whiskeys I’ve had to date.

Leather, oak, caramel, maple, vanilla, stoopwaffle, grape, baking spices, etc..... delicious, wondeful mouthfeel

Lucky enough to have a father in law who has this bottle. The nose is amazing vanilla bomb with dark chocolate and plum. On the palate much of the same lot of vanilla, brown sugar, butter dark chocolate. Hot but not off putting. This may be the best bourbon I’ve ever had

I believe this was the one Zach had that we drank last night. I heart Stagg.