George T. Stagg Bourbon (Fall 2018)

Thank you Jason king! So good

I can't even rate this, wow. Out of this world.

Brownish-copper color. Rum-soaked cherries, brown sugar, wine-soaked cork, vanilla, citrus, you name it...It’s all in there on the nose. The mouthfeel is soft and full with plenty of dark fruits, citrus and musty wood for a flavor profile. Further tastes become oilier and exhibit more citrus on the backend. Definitely play with adding a couple drops of water. The flavor profile blossoms and becomes even more fruit-forward.

Really, really intriguing but maybe not QUITE on par with 2017. Nose: big and sweet with raspberry jam, peanuts and pecans, molasses, balsamic glaze. Palate: nutty, buttered toast, bright cherry tartness, salted pretzel, wood spice. Medium finish for the proof. The peanut oil, tart fruit, barrel spice and red pepper is what hangs on. In very subjective terms, if whiskey were music then this would have all the treble and the bass notes you want but missing some of the subtle, layered mid range that I got with 2017. Still very good, but not a profoundly great bourbon.

This is the most layered, complex bourbon I've ever had. Brown sugar is the most prevalent, but with hints of white chocolate, oak, and wild cherries. Simply brilliant

More of a crowd pleaser than previous years. Massive oak and vanilla with the perfect balance of alcohol heat. You could pick just about any flavor out of this bourbon, it's so dense. Close to perfection.