Stagg 24A
127.6 proof
8–9 years
Bourbon
Buffalo Trace
$70
Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (low rye)
Nose
Vanilla custard with gentle baking spice. Creamy and approachable with minimal aggressive heat or singe.
Palate
Chewier and creamier than expected for the proof. Rich, sweet caramel up front with a buttery, textured mouthfeel that plays well across the full tongue.
Finish
Long and well-integrated, with clean oak notes that feel earned and balanced. Sweet throughout without drying harshness.
Overall Score
4.4 / 5
A creamy, approachable contemporary release that balances vanilla and caramel sweetness with integrated oak and a notably longer finish than recent predecessors.
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Undrinkable
2.0
Substandard
3.0
Average
4.0
Very good
5.0
Perfection
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