Stagg Jr Barrel Proof Bourbon Batch 15

Nose- Vanilla cherry-cola and oak hits you in the face. The cherry on top really stands out Palate- Oaky and rich. It is a bit hot but hell, this bourbon is for big boys! A few drops tempers it down. I get that deep cherry followed by vanilla, and brown sugar. Reminds me of a few BTAC offerings and even better. Finish- love the vanilla and the up-down warming. Finish is long. If there is any flaw here it maybe a bit drying/tannic. Those who love the oak will have no problem though. Overall- Stagg Jr. has gotten so much better over time. This one continues on that path. It attempts to hide nothing. Straight up, in your face, and a beast! Nicely done!

Neat Glencairn Nose: Grape soda, dates, figs, and other dark, dried fruits. Palate: Grape soda, dried red fruits, with a creamy custard quality. The mouth feel here is incredible - almost like a tiger’s blood flavored cotton candy that permeates the palate with rich red fruits mixed with cream. Incredible. Finish: Dark, sweet, dry and warm. 95/100 What an incredible dram, and a neck pour to boot! This has the balance and richness of a dram much closer to the middle-end of a bottle (if you believe in such a development). Thanks for the pour, @TravHernandez!

Vanilla, caramel, baking spices

Oily and thick on the palate. Honey, vanilla, fruit-forward. The heat is minimal for the proof and oak is pleasant on the backend. Excellent batch.