Stagg Barrel Proof Bourbon 22A

Aroma - honey, alcohol soaked dark fruits, caramel dominate the nose. I keep picking up a big rye note as well that elevate the complexity. Vanilla, aak. burnt marshmallow and hint of black licorice really help develop complexity. This is candle-worthy IMO Taste - Blast of vanilla, caramel and citrus.. (some vibes of orange creamsicle mixed with a shit ton of caramel). Some oak notes For the proof it is quite decadent and is well hidden. Overall - Wow. This batch is incredible. I’m not a huge BT fan as all of them are overpriced at most stores but this one is really damn good. The finish is long and full of heat, caramel, and burnt marshmallow .... every few sips I get a wave of orange creamsicle that ebbs and flows on the finish as well which is awesomel

Nose - Fruit cake, light oak and toasted leather, cinnamon. Almost has this caramel, tobacco quality to it that makes it addicting to smell. where are you from? Palate - First sip has lots of cinnamon and barrel char. Second sip has some cherry notes followed by heavy amounts of bitter oak. Third sip brings some notes of caramel with a more subtle approach to the first sip, definitely one that is complex and needs to breathe. Finish - Finish is a lot of the nose weirdly, in a good way weird. Has that cinnamon, barrel char, caramel and tobacco thing going on. Very nice finish thats different than a typical stagg jr. Overall not my favorite stagg jr because it is quite harsh on the palate even after opening, but a very solid option.

I respect the flavor complexity of the bourban but its not for my palatte. It tastes like red fruit and a cherry cola. I prefer caramal and vanilla notes with a fantastic burn.

Just another great stagg release. Big rich vanilla car nose with a little butterscotch then big bold flavors with that great stagg long finish. Yum.

**DONT KNOW EXACT BATCH BUT IT IS MIAMI BOURBON SOCIETY’S FAFO PICK** Nose - Lots of cherry and barrel char off the bat. Touches of vanilla, mint, leather, caramel, and burnt sugar. Action packed on the nose. Some heavy deep notes come in with cocoa and burnt caramel. Palate - Super nice, hot initially from the barrel char along with some cinnamon. Toasted leather. Vanilla, light cherry and some berry, bright and sweet like a strawberry. Very chewy, medium thickness in the mouthfeel, makes you want to chew it. Finish - Lots of leather, barrel, cinnamon and vanilla. Its long and comfortable not too harsh at all. Super nice on the way down.

nose: leather banana burnt sugar; palate: creamy caramel (but not too sweet), oak, vanilla; finish: medium-long, spice and more vanilla. Drinks WAY under its 132.2 proof. I expected hellfire but it was surprisingly smooth.

Super tasty. Very thick and warm. Apple, cinnamon red hots, baking spices. Very nice. Up there as a favorite for me