PBMichiganWolverine
Stagg Jr Barrel Proof Bourbon Batch 1
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed
June 1, 2019 (edited August 19, 2019)
Not sure how I made it to 600+ tastings without having such a staple as this. Well—Thanks to @dubz480480 for a generous sample, I finally got to try it.
So: ever heard of Thai green chili? It’s small, barely 1/2 inch, but it packs so much power, it’ll burn your mouth. A novice using it will simply make his dish fiery, blanketing out any taste from the food. But someone who knows how to use it will be able to complement the fire with the spices in the food, and make the flavors dance. This pour here, packs a punch at 131 proof. It’s the Thai chili of American bourbon. A few more notches up, and it’s legal hazmat territory. I had my first sip neat, and was barely able to taste anything but oak. I might as well go to my backyard and start chomping on trees. But, add a huge piece of ice, let it sit out, have the fires calm down...and then you make the flavors dance. Cinnamon twirls and caramels. Classic vanilla and wet wood clippings.
I’ve never had Stagg Sr (part of BTAC), but I can now imagine how potent that must be. Thanks @dubz480 for the pour!
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Hi, do you happened to know where I can find Stagg Jr. I'm the dallas fort worth area?
@dubz480 nice, thanks! I’ll be opening some stuff over 4th of July—will send over a package
@BDanner throw in a huge ice cube and let it sit out—-that’s what worked for me, was otherwise too fiery and woody.
@PBMichiganWolverine my bottle is so astringent and oaky I cannot enjoy it. Even with water. I will definitely throw a cube in the glass and revisit it. Nice review.
@PBMichiganWolverine yeah Backyard BBQ is one of my least favorite batches. Will add Lil Book to your list as well then. I think it will be more pleasant to you
@dubz480 I have not—I have both of them, but haven’t gotten to trying either . I did have Booker’s Backyard BBQ...thought it was immensely fiery w/o water
@PBMichiganWolverine I am just a glutton for punishment!! Have you tried any of the Little Books yet?
@dubz480 i think with barrel strength, I need to adjust how much water to add. Which is probably a good thing...leaves the adjustment customized as needed
Great review as always! I think for the next round of samples I'll send all non barrel proof expressions!!