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Stagg Jr. Batch 10
126.4 proof
8–9 years
Bourbon
Buffalo Trace
Frankfort, KY
$50
Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (low rye)
Nose
Cinnamon and brown sugar lead, with leather and oak dominating. A hint of dark cherry emerges on closer inspection. No discernible fruit up front, but a layered, saddle-shop leather character.
Palate
Stout and warming, with no creaminess. Hits all taste buds across the tongue. Cherry begins to assert itself on the mid-palate. Brown sugar and allspice linger on the tail end.
Finish
A notably deep, sternum-level chest hug that radiates warmth deep into the core. Long and substantial, with an Anaconda-like compression in the chest.
Pleasant
A powerful, high-proof sipper with an unusual sternum-centric warmth and substantial finish, though the aggressive chest burn may not appeal to all palates.
Harsh
Forgettable
Satisfying
Impressive
Undrinkable
Substandard
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