Stagg Jr Barrel Proof Bourbon Batch 17

This is the best bourbon I’ve ever had. Full stop. It’s not really close. Oily mouthfeel. I love it. Rich and creamy. Sweet and caramels with hint of wood. Not cheap candy sweetness but bold rich chocolate covered cherry sweetness. Rich. Lush. Lingering with perfect balance. I know it’s high proof because my gums are tingling but in a good way. It hurts so good. Immensely drinkable for the high proof. It leaves me feeling warm inside like my mouth got a hug. This is a special treasure that I always want to drink but I don’t want drink because it’s so valuable. Really a special pour. If you can buy for under $200 do not hesitate! If you don’t have any on your shelf it’s worth paying up to $250 maybe. Wow. Tasting anything after this just feels like a cheap imitation letdown.

Super hot yet still very flavorful and complex

Per usual, puts hair on your chest

Powerful but not overwhelming.

Gahdamn SJR can’t be beat. Honestly stop looking for big daddy Stagg and spend the $250 secondary for an SJR. Any batch is worth it tbh. Caramel. Dark cherry. Oaky AF. So good man. I can’t give you much more right now because I’m drunk but I’m not wrong and you know it. I use the rating scale below. Distiller uses a scale of 5 and I use a scale of 10, but I’m sure you’re not too drunk to do the math! 1. Disgusting - So bad I poured it out. 2. Poor - I wouldn't consume by choice. 3. Bad - Multiple flaws. 4. Below average - Not bad, but many things I'd rather have. 5. Good - Just average. 6. Very Good - Better than average. 7. Great - Well above average. 8. Excellent - In a league of its own. 9. Incredible - An all-time favorite. 10. Perfect

Aroma - berries and dark fruits are the first things I notice. Buttered toast. Caramel.. Faint oak and vanilla. Overall really nice. Expected more burn. Taste - man for 128.7 proof this one it’s surprisingly sweet. Big candy notes, citrusy, … finishes with oak and vanilla. Even slight hint of cocoa powder on the finish. Reminds me of nestle quick. Really liking how the flavor profile changes with each sip. Viscosity is great… long finish. 4.4… I’ll bump it to 4.5