Stagg Jr. Batch 16
130.9 Proof
Straight Bourbon
Buffalo Trace
$49.95
Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (lower rye content, below 10%)
Nose
Heavy and concentrated with baker's chocolate, cinnamon, cherry, and oak. Not overpowering sweetness, with chocolate covered cherry notes.
Palate
Full-bodied, rich, and heavy with a creamy mouth-coating texture. Chocolate, cinnamon, cherry, and burnt toffee come through with substantial oak presence. Some heat at 130.9 proof but less than expected, with a warming sensation that builds.
Finish
Medium to long finish with a serious chest hug that builds and drills in with warming tendrils. The finish is described as a serious warming hug.
Overall Score
4 / 5
A powerful, high-proof Kentucky bourbon with complex flavors of chocolate, cinnamon, and burnt toffee—a serious sipper for experienced bourbon drinkers only.
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5.0
Perfection