Stagg Batch 18
131 proof
8–9 years
Bourbon
Buffalo Trace
$60
Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (low rye)
Nose
Peppermint and cinnamon with an unusual herbal, sassafras-like minty note reminiscent of the chaff or husk of grain.
Palate
Buttery initial impression that skips the middle palate entirely and zips to the back of the tongue. Sharp, drying finish with little development across the center of the palate.
Finish
Lengthy but arid, settling in with both feet firmly on the ground at the back of the palate. Dry and slightly numbing with a pronounced grip.
Overall Score
2.8 / 5
A disjointed bourbon that fails to cohere across the palate, with an abrupt transition from butter to dryness that undermines its otherwise solid components.
1.0
Undrinkable
2.0
Substandard
3.0
Average
4.0
Very good
5.0
Perfection
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