Stagg Barrel Proof Bourbon 23B

Nose: Cinnamon graham crackers. Dark brown sugar, vanilla, and caramel. Lots of sweet fruit jam. Cherry, raspberry, and fig. Hint of apricot and clove. Palate: The fruity jam immediately hits the front of the palate. As it move through the middle, big notes of brown sugar, deep caramel, and a bit of molasses curl under the tongue and into the jawline. This is also when the punch of the alcohol hits. Not overwhelming, but will throw off someone not used to higher proof. As the sip flows over the back end, medicinal cherry and rich oak pop up. Finish: Long and lingering of medicinal cherry and oak. Summary: I get why people seek these bottles out, but like most Buffalo Trace products, it's just not my thing. Too sticky sweet for me to fully enjoy. If you're someone who loves hard hitting and super sweet pours. This is for you.

Might have to let this sit and see if it opens up a bit. Has some of the traditional stagg notes but doesn’t come together for me like other batches. A little Dr Pepper and some oak throws me off right now.

Nose: Cherry Cola, Dr Pepper, Grape Pallet: Cinnamon, baking spice, dark cola Really dark tasting. Hot finish. Not as fruity as other Staggs.

Deep rich caramel fire, like four roses single barrel. Spicy and huge alcohol kick. Super nice.