New tasting notes for Stagg Jr. This time with a glencairn and I’ve got a 131.9 Proof version. Dark amber colored. Full bodied with a velvety mouthfeel. Nose: rich cherry, brown sugar, maple, and some milk chocolate. Hints of baking spices and orange zest also appear. There’s vanilla note which smooths everything together and rounds it all out. Zero ethanol despite the Barrel Proof. It smells like someone’s baking dessert in the winter! Palate: cherries, milk chocolate, and cinnamon at the front. Brown sugar and maple join in the middle as the whiskey heats up a touch. The finish is big, rich, and lingering. Left behind are notes of cherry, cinnamon, and subtle milk chocolate demanding another sip. It’s a big mouthful of whiskey with a load of complex and rich flavors. And it’s got to be the best bourbon I’ve ever tasted. I added a splash of water - the nose got sweeter and fruitier. Even more enticing! Palate was the same but even easier to notice the subtle characteristics of this exquisite whiskey. 9.7/10 or 5/5