Evilbiochemist
Stagg Jr Barrel Proof Bourbon Batch 1
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed
August 14, 2017 (edited December 25, 2017)
I REALLY REALLY WANTED TO LIKE THIS BOTTLE--- I really did, I love buffalo trace and initially I was super excited to dive in hard planning to vigorously consume a 3 finger pour of this bad boy; it had that signature BT mashbill nose on it-..... but sadly that's where it ENDED .. the proof is killer high, it has an intensly zippy spice that ricochets around your mouth as the burn and floral tastes quickly encompas your whole face and throat- then -- nothing... BURN, FIRE, - but very little body.
Disappointing.
On a positive note: the flavor is interesting, and unique- but the delivery far from enjoyable or approachable - I couldn't imagine ANYONE making Stagg Jr. part of their routine whiskey rotation.
Before I blew $60 on this bottle I read a memorable quote referring to it as a "hot mess" - they were SPOT ON.
Good luck.
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Stagg senior 2017 is super great- sweet and balanced, but still hot fire - but a good hot fire- like hot berry fire. This stagg tastes like someone blended milkweed, dandelions, and fresh roses- mixed the purée with with pepper, shoe polish, cayenne pepper, and gasoline - and boom! Baby stagg
this one takes some work to discover the subdued flavors that are no where near what we are really looking for, but still it has some relevant redeeming features, as "interesting".