An outright monster of a pour. Big and bold nose, chocolate cherry bomb, careful nosing it because it’s a punch in the face. Ease into it so you don’t blow your sense of smell. Leather, oak, vanilla, spice on the palate. Rich, viscous mouthfeel. Warm, medium-to-long finish doesn’t take things in any new directions but does this bourbon justice by letting its character linger. One of the strongest Stagg releases in years.