Stagg Barrel Proof Bourbon 22A

Velvety smooth caramel taste with a burn that starts just after it coats your tongue and lasts until you’ve woken up the next morning. You’ll feel like you’re drinking it directly from the barrel. The fruit note is dark and ominous. It’s telling me not to have anymore because I’ll wake up regretting my decisions, but I’m not listening. Best drank next to a fireplace that was started with a remote control because you like a nice fire but you have a bottle of Stagg, so your house is too nice to be dragging wood in and out. I wish i could provide more tasting notes, but all I really know is that it tastes like good Bourbon, and i want more.

Absolute brusier of a whiskey. This tasting it done neat without addition of water. the proof isnt very hidden on this one but at that proof its a bit tough. immediate warmth, dry oak and barrel char. The finish has a long spicy finish with some sweeter notes residing after the ethanol fades. slight pings of granny smith apple and burnt cinnamon throughout the body as well. Ive always said bourbon isnt my strong suit, but this one really pushed me. its a bit too hot for my taste but i havent tried it with any addition of water. nice to finally try a stagg bottle tho!

Superb. Excellent. PHENOMENAL. I added 6 drops of spring water. Same intensity, calmed heat a smidge. Amazing!

Excellent start to finish. Caramel and sweetness with hot cinnamon. Definite burn and hug that lasts throughout. Some numbness, but ni loss of flavor. Wonderful pour.

Nose was baking spices, apple, and a hint of apple. So smooth and creamy on the palate, where the oak, maple syrup, spies, start to rock up the heat and you finish with a delicious caramel that lasts a good long while due to the heat of the proof. Delicious.

Nose: brown sugar and caramel, sweet but smokey. cinnamon roll. Body: burnt cinnamon, floral. not fruity. brown sugar and caramel for sure. nose transfers well. this is fantastic. the proof is favored good burn and finish

Thick bodied and delicious