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Stagg Jr. Batch 10 (Spring 2018)
126.4 proof NAS Bourbon Buffalo Trace Frankfort, KY $50 Low rye (estimated below 10%)

Cinnamon spice, caramel, and brown sugar dominate with leather and oak reminiscent of a saddle shop. A hint of dark cherry emerges on deeper inspection. No tobacco; primarily leathery with prominent baking spice.

Stout and warming with a coating character that hits every taste bud. Oak steps forward with a noticeable sizzle from the proof. Brown sugar and cherry continue, with allspice on the tail end.

Deep and substantial, delivering a distinctive chest hug that radiates down into the sternum—described as being hit by a buffalo. Not thick or creamy, but compressing and warming at the core.

Pleasant
A bold, aggressive pour with a characteristic deep-chest finish that drinks hotter than its proof suggests, best suited for hearty foods like brisket.
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