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George T. Stagg Bourbon (Fall 2020)
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed
February 20, 2021 (edited March 4, 2021)
Neat. Sample. Just did a head to head with this and the 2019 GTS this. 2020 won but both were amazing. I have 1 ounce left and I figured I should take some notes. This is my first time with the 2020.
What struck me on the nose was the balance between the oak and the cherry. Both are so rich and pronounced. Then there is this fresh baked sour dough bread. Hint of chocolate, powdered sugar, and charred caramel. Really impressive on the nose.
Mouthfeel is thick but not quite creamy, the most lack luster aspect. Hint of semi sweet chocolate on the tongue initially. The oak and cherry balance really take over on the taste and dance back and forth. That cherry Buffalo Trace note is here times 10. Slight baking spices, more oak, leather and chocolate on the finish. What really throws me off, threw me off blind, throws me off now. I had this only pegged at 105 proof blind. Now knowing what it is, still hard to believe this is 130 proof. It just sips so easily.
Such a good GTS batch. That cherry note is the stand out for me on this one. The oak on the finish is so good too. Simply top tier in every way.
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