Stagg Barrel Proof Bourbon 22A

Brown sugar, leather and browned butter stand out upon first whiff of the glencairn. Soon after delicious aromas of crème brûlée and maple candied bacon appear. On the palate, there are cherry, cinnamon and oak which eventually gives a nice, long hug on the way down. Some lingering leather, plum and raisin finish it off.

Dark cherry oaky, w a little vanilla cigar. Not my fav stagg but still a good one.

Nose: Cinnamon, leather, light toasted caramel. Rich, complex, and sweet. Also fantastic baking spice / graham crackers. 2nd time around I pick up a sweet tobacco on the nose and finish. Palate: BRIGHT fruits. Cherry followed by citrus or apple and charred oak in the mid palate. Mouthful: Very oily and drying. The only tell of the barrel proof is this viscous, dry, and hot mouthfeel. Finish: long, complex. Dark chocolate , dry and almost herbal? Citrus sneaks in at the end of the palate and dances with the classic vanilla, oak, and caramel that made us fall in love with Kentucky Bourbon. Really really excellent. $18 for a 2oz pour is 100% worth it.