As those flavors fade, a slight orange juice tang appears and something ever so slightly metallic. There are so many other potent smells that the alcohol, while moderately strong, is actually balanced. I will never pass on a Stagg product in whatever version it may be found. Hence the original Jr. nameplate, it debuted as the little brother of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection George T. Stagg unicorn. Now there are moderate to strong amounts of maple syrup and honey. Bourbon geeks in online forums are already stating their intentions to hoard the brand with renewed fervor, even going out of their way to seek older Stagg Jr. bottles, which they reason might be worth even more in the future as a remnant of the previous "Jr. " era. STAGG JR BATCH 17 NOSE: At first there was hardly any alcohol when first brought to my nose. Then, by alternating pours, four once review amounts went into two Glencairns. Will I buy this whiskey again? Barrel Entry Proof: 125. Stagg Jr batch 10 is an absolute beast of a bourbon. While fruit forward, this bourbon is dark making the spices stand out. In November 2021, Buffalo Trace announced that the higly sought-after and beloved Stagg Jr. and Stagg Papa lines would be getting a name change around Batch 17 or 18. We can assume that the younger sibling is aged anywhere from eight to nine years, as George T. Stagg, or Papa Stagg, is matured for 15 to 19 years inside barrels.
Buffalo Trace Distillery only produces two batches of Stagg Jr. bourbon each year. Color/Hue: It has a molasses brown hue. This means that the liquid itself is still on the market, it's just under a different name. All Stagg releases are made with Buffalo Trace's Mashbill #1, a low-rye recipe. Moreover, like all Stagg Jr. bourbon releases, Batch 17 has a distinctive proofing of 128. I'll be enjoying these for a while, and I hope you will too. There's moderate to strong lemon, peach, and caramel, followed by deeply charred wood, cinnamon, and nuts. This 7th batch of Stagg Jr., bottled at 130 proof it has all the rich and complex flavors you get at barrel strength. Basil Hayden is part of Jim Beam's small-batch bourbon collection, the equivalent of Buffalo Trace's Antique Collection. STAGG JR BATCH 17 BOURBON REVIEW: Stagg Jr Batch 17 (Stagg Jr B17) starts dark and woody bringing only a touch of alcohol to the nose. Released: Fall 2021.
Brian's Stagg Jr Batch 17 Review: reviewed 26-April-2022. I smell dry old oak, toasted wood, and smoky sweet barrel char coupled with earthy leather and musty potting soil. I really enjoy the multifaceted flavors that pummel your taste buds from every direction. In some ways, you can consider Stagg Jr to be cask strength Buffalo Trace or Eagle Rare. To many of us, Stagg Jr is on our unicorn list. Nose: Baking spice, dark cherry, raisin bread, vanilla, oak, cinnamon, smells ready to rock and roll. Aged: 8-9 years, aged in virgin American white oak. Spicy mint, cinnamon, with oak, tobacco, leather, vanilla, and oak. A bottle of Stagg Jr Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 17, bottled at a cask strength of 64. The boundless finish lingers with hints of cherries, cloves and smokiness".
Where would that product go if not to the Stagg line? 7 proof, it is smooth and complex, with sweet-chocolate notes balanced by hints of tobacco and a fruity syrup finish that masks the potency. My tongue is on fire. Stagg Jr Winter Batch 17 Bottled 2021 75cl / 64.
7" reveals this bottle to be Batch 17, bottled in the fall of 2021. Common Stagg Jr Price. SEE ALSO: Stagg Jr. Batches: Info by Release. A little water opens it up some. Release Date & Availability. Usually this means that a dram has been discontinued or something similar, making any bottles still around incredibly valuable. A word of caution: the alcohol smell is very intense right after uncorking it for the first time. Its high ABV also signifies a harsher palate, so we suggest adding a bit of water or serving it on the rocks to help cut back the heat. WHISKEY TRAITS, FLAVOR NOTES AND PROFILE GRAPH: Back to ….
Regardless, here's the list of previous Stagg Jr. —now just "Stagg"—batches that have been released to date. It adds a bit of lightness and depth to the bourbon's darker aroma. However, please note the absence of a condition statement does not imply that this lot is in perfect condition or free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing. Buffalo Trace Is Dropping the "Jr. " from Stagg Jr. BottlesPhotos via Buffalo Trace, Sazerac Co. It is unfiltered and uncut, meaning that whatever is inside your bottle is pure, unadulterated stuff, made in small batches and released biannually. Woodford Reserve costs around $40, way cheaper than Stagg. Package stores, sensing an opportunity to greatly inflate their profit margins, then started charging nearly as much as secondary prices for Stagg Jr., in a phenomenon of package store price gouging we've covered in depth.
With that approach in mind, this batch could be called the Stagg Jr 128. Stagg Jr is made in small batches (but no details are given as to how many barrels go into a batch) and released twice-a-year, with each batch exhibiting its own unique characteristics. It has all the rich and complex flavors you get at barrel strength. Just not too fast please! Age: nas (believed to be ~ 8-9 years old). Ingredients: - 1 part Stagg Jr Bourbon. This bottle does not appear to be leaking. Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
It is hard for me to believe this is 128. I found this batch a bit challenging to review as most of the aromas and flavors are quite subtle. If you like getting great whisky on the cheap, check out our guide for how to make the most of Asda's whisky section: How to use the Asda whisky section to get great drams cheap. Expect a profile swimming with sweet vanilla, caramel, and molasses, as well as an intriguing 'cherry cola' aroma that intertwines with the classic oaky nuttiness for which Stagg's finish is renowned. The liquid is super oily and sticky, almost gummy, and glues itself to every part of my mouth. The key is to let it sit in your mouth for a few seconds and swish it to allow the flavors (and alcohol) to develop. Strain and pour into a chilled coupe glass. Last Updated on December 29, 2022 by Lydia Martin.