This particular bottle was purchased early 2019 from Liquor Barn in Lexington. The plaque states to be a 14yr barrel rather than the 9yr on the printed label. Bottle has been opened twice since then and put back due to the bear-spray like sensation it left me with. The color is dark amber but the nose is a little off putting for me but likely not for all - roast peanuts and toffee. There is also some warm vanilla and pepper - and ethanol astringency. The fumes make my eyes water if I get close enough to the glass... I’m thinking 120+ proof if that’s possible. Oh the burn!!! White pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg? Leather whip to the face. Vanilla in the background. I don’t think I should breathe near open flame. Looking back at the legs they practically don’t move. By this point some of the toffee and vanilla are coming back up my sinuses and the oak and leather sit on the back of my tongue. 2 drops of water - a move I rarely take. Vanilla toffee bomb! Now we’re talking. The burn is still there but more balanced with the oak and leather notes. I’ve never had Stagg Jr but I can’t help but wonder if these are similar... time to hunt.