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Stagg Jr. Batch 16
130.9 proof NAS Bourbon Buffalo Trace Frankfort, KY $49.95 Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (lower rye, below 10% rye content)
Nose

Dark chocolate and baker's chocolate with notes of cinnamon and cherry. Oak is present with regular bourbon notes. Not overpowering alcohol impact despite high proof.

Palate

Full-bodied, rich, and heavy with a creamy mouth-coating texture. Chocolate and cinnamon come through prominently. Sweet but not overpowering. Little bit of hotness expected at 130 proof, less than anticipated. Burnt toffee notes emerge. Makes the mouth water. Overwhelming on the palate due to concentration of flavors.

Finish

Medium to long finish with serious hug building in the chest. Oak influence is well-endowed and present throughout. Slow burn with deep chest warmth.

Above average
A powerful, full-bodied whiskey that drinks smoother than its 130.9 proof suggests, with rich chocolate and oak flavors best enjoyed by experienced bourbon drinkers in a relaxed setting.
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Tasted on Episode 219 Stagg Jr Bourbon Batch 16 Review