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Bourbon Review: George T. Stagg Bourbon (2020 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection)

We review the 2020 version of George T. Stagg, the super high proof bourbon that is part of the annual Buffalo Trace Antique Collection.

OVERALL RATING

10
$99.00
  • Courtney Kristjana is a leading US whiskey taster and aspiring Master of Scotch.
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George T. Stagg (2020 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection)

Tasting Notes

About:

65.2% ABV, 130.4 proof. Distilled in spring 2005. Aged 15 years and 4 months in #4 charred new American oak from warehouses L, K, and Q. The sour mash bill consists of Kentucky corn, Minnesota Rye, and North Dakota malted barley. 750ml $99.
Appearance:
Tawny/burnt ochre
Nose:
Spearmint graces the nose almost like menthol. I get a bit of black cherry mingled with cola almost like Dr. Pepper. The oak for this one is less prominent.
Palate:
I first notice espresso and dark chocolate before the heat from the proof. The mouthfeel is oily. Maraschino cherry and orange zest provide a fruity background. The spearmint from the nose is present, but not as bold as it is on the nose. Almond or marzipan peak through near the end. Lastly, the sweetness on the finish is reminiscent of toasted marshmallow.
Finish:
Comments:
I am a huge fan of the George T. Stagg in the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. They all are stand out whiskies, but after tasting the entire 2020 collection, I rank it third. It is the only one that drinks hot with it’s 130.4 proof, but with water and/or ice that is easily quelled. Obviously you’ll want to scoop this up regardless, and I say congrats to those who can find it not at black market prices.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Courtney Kristjana

Courtney Kristjana is a leading whiskey taster in the United States. Inspired by an article on Heather Greene, she left her career in Gerontology to pursue her passion for whiskey. Currently studying to become a Master of Scotch, Courtney dreams of one day being nominated for the Keepers of the Quaich. Her reviews may be as strong as the peat in her scotch, but she guarantees honesty, integrity, and an open mind.

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