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Stagg Batch 18 (Winter 2022)
131 proof
NAS
Bourbon
Buffalo Trace
Frankfort, KY
Low rye (estimated below 10%)
Nose
Peppermint spice and cinnamon with an unusual minty or sassafras note. Somewhat distinctive compared to other Stagg expressions, with a slight singe effect on the nose hairs.
Palate
Opens with a buttery wash across the front of the mouth then abruptly jumps to the back palate, leaving the middle comparatively quiet and underexplored. No fruit or substance in the center. A disjointed delivery.
Finish
Dry with a lengthy persistence, settling firmly at the back of the mouth. The finish lingers but arrives without mid-palate support.
Lackluster
A disjointed and fragmented experience where the front-to-back delivery lacks cohesion, with the finish never compensating for the absent middle palate.
Harsh
Forgettable
Satisfying
Impressive
Undrinkable
Substandard
Average
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