Molasses sits heavy in the mouth. 2019 Gold Medal - Whiskies of the World. Once you're registered with our store, you'll have the opportunity to take part in all of the exciting ways we currently offer to earn points! The spice portions fade quickly and reveal cherry and strawberry before tapering off into a long linger of tobacco and allspice. Nose: Molasses and bread notes jump out first. Buttery baked goods mixed with caramel scents that are some of the best I've experienced in a while. Additionally, whiskey has been shown to have some health benefits, such as reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke when consumed in moderation. Situated on the Kentucky River in Frankfort, Kentucky, Buffalo Trace. Now let's get into this epic flight! Ranking Summary: GTS > 17 > 14 > 18 > 15 > 16 > 13 > 12. Buffalo Trace has decided that after Stagg Jr Batch 17 was released that the label will be no more. Fruit syrup flavors pop in and out with a lingering blackberry and stone fruit compote. Did some rejected 2021 GTS barrels get dumped into these last 2 batches? Just click the Create An Account button to get started.
Stagg Jr // Kentucky, USA. Leather and cinnamon. Plum, raspberry, grape, cherry, and raisin all mixed into one beautiful medley. The laws governing the above products differ between products made for consumption in the United States and those exported abroad. Cherry is dominant and delicious. The main types of American whiskey are bourbon whiskey, rye whiskey, rye malt whiskey, malt whiskey, wheat whiskey, Tennessee whiskey and corn whiskey. I also find some orange peel that give a bright citrus pop among the sea of rich and aged notes. Nose: This glass is blinding bright as vanilla pops up first.
It's soft, but loaded with caramel. Butterscotch and tons of caramel come up. Linen and vanilla sit in this ever repeating undulation of the most magnificent linger. Stagg Jr. batches have been released twice yearly since 2013. In fact, it's the other way around. Stagg Jr Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Barrel Proof Unfiltered. American Whiskey Varieties. It is known for its sweet and smoky flavor, which is derived from the charred oak barrels. With the help of @amongstthefernsco I was able to blind taste batch 12-18 of Stagg Jr and 2020 George T Stagg all at once (they were small pours). Enjoy it neat or on the rocks for a truly special experience.
That's my fruity jam right there. Candied cherry and dried fruit are a solid backbone. Buffalo Trace has slowly rectified this over the years. The boundless finish lingers with hints of cherries, cloves, and smokiness. All of them are made from mashed potatoes containing at least 51% of the aforementioned grains. Some of the most popular brands of Scotch whiskey include Glenlivet, Macallan, and Lagavulin. Quite funky late in the glass, though not in a way that suggests high quality aging.
Not to be confused with a single barrel, each small batch is blended from Buffalo Trace's juice that is roughly 8 or 9 years old. They are both high heat, uncut and unfiltered. For the first time in 2 decades, GTS would not be released with the rest of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. Good (4/5): 13, 15, 16. Get beer, wine & liquor delivery from local stores. Production Codes: DSP-KY-113, DSP-CA-63, DSP-MD-11, DSP-KY-12, DSP-KY-24.
The Distillery has won numerous awards both for the fine bourbons it produces as well as the distillery itself. Your up-to-date points balance is always displayed in the top of this popup. With a nose of raisins, citrus and chocolate; followed by a super-hot burst on the palate, this bourbon is for fans of a lot of fire and big, big flavor.