George T. Stagg Bourbon (Fall 2019)

Smokey and tasty treat

Funfetti cake mix, Cassia bark nose. Flavor falls a bit flat, low proof is also evident. Cocoa dusted orange peel

Absolutely one of the best bourbons I’ve ever tasted! The nose is fairly complex with lots of oak, vanilla, cherry tobacco, cinnamon, nutmeg and caramel The palate is true to the nose with a coating mouthfeel like none other! There is a creamy, chocolaty, dreamy goodness that rarely is seen with bourbon. The finish is the longest I’ve experienced even when put up against higher ABV bourbons. The Kentucky Hug lasts for days and allows you to relish the dram for a long while. It’s a shame so many will hold on to theirs and never crack the cork! This bourbon is meant to be enjoyed!

Because the Stagg Jr. never won me over as much as I wanted it to, I didn’t really know what to expect when I tasted this. It absolutely knocked me to the ground. The heat on this, which endless complexity, a roundhouse kicks that does all these subtle things on your tongue after. A religious experience.