I thought I preferred Stagg Jr. over ECBP, but then I had ECBP Batch 9 and Stagg Jr batch 5 side to side. Since the first released in 2002 the series has been going strong. The second batch is a different story. Kentucky is a state in the central-eastern United States with a long history of alcohol productio ... Stores and prices for 'Stagg JR Barrel Proof Straight Bourbon ... ' | tasting notes, market data, prices and stores in USA. Review #1396 – Stagg Jr. Batch 6 By t8ke on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 The Schtick: This is the 6th Batch of Stagg Jr – a ten-ish year old barrel proof release from Buffalo Trace featuring mashbill 1. I don’t know the age of the CEHT-BP, but I assume it’s older. Ownership: Buffalo Trace Distillery. Paid $50 each. Here's a list of Stagg Jr. Batches. Hakushu 12 Year Single Malt Whiskey Review, EH Taylor Barrel Proof Bourbon 2020 Review, Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Strength Bourbon Review, 1792 Full Proof Broudy’s Single Barrel Bourbon Review. For $50 or so, I don’t think it’s an unreasonable buy, but I could probably come up with a list of other things to do with $50. A year later, Batch 14 reaches similar high marks, completely nailing what it means to be a “Stagg… This is the 10th Batch of Stagg Jr - a ten-ish year old barrel proof release from Buffalo Trace featuring mashbill 1. Batch 1: Roasted, caramel, cocoa, nail polish remover, brown sugar. Cinnamon. Stagg Jr is touted as a younger version of George T Stagg. Batches are released twice a year, each with a different proof and potential differences in scents and flavors. STAGG JR BATCH 11 VITAL STATS: – Batch 11, (Released* in the Winter of 2018) – Category: Small Batch Bourbon In early 2020 Stagg Jr. — which is released twice each year — hit batch #13. Strong cola and cherry note, reminiscent of some early batches of ECBP. I’ve had multiple Stagg Jr. Batches before, but this one REALLY comes across as a higher proof version of Eagle Rare – one of my all-time favorite bargain bourbons. Stagg Jr, the younger version of George T Stagg, is one of one Buffalo Trace’s small batch cask strength bourbons. Review of George T. Stagg Jr. Batch 15 which is 131.1 proof unfiltered bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery The first batch of Stagg Jr. is comprised of barrels aged for eight and nine years. The following notes were put together after two tastings that I had in the past week. The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection sets a high standard. Further out the line indicates a stronger presence of that trait. STAGG JR. KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY. Stagg Jr. – how does it compare to George T. Stagg? This is one is much more enjoyable both out of the bottle and cut to the a lower proof. The highest was Batch 1 at 134.4°. Some cocoa. I still really like Stagg Jr. though and would easily pick up one of the new batches if I found it around (probably going to be a while in the VA). Batch B520 (127.2 Proof) With apologies to Heaven Hill, Batch B of 2020 did not hit like 127-proof whiskey. Having ranted and raved against Batch # 1 of Stagg Jr I am now convinced that most batches of Stagg Jr are perfectly OK and desirable to drink and to own. Where George T Stagg is aged 15-16 years, the new Stagg Jr is aged 8-9 years, typical of many of the Bourbons reviewed here. Batch 2: Vanilla, caramel, roasted, raisins. After seven years, we figured it was time for a fresh look at this modern classic, which remains like all Stagg Jr. releases, an 8 year old straight bourbon released at full proof and designed to taste like its daddy, George T. Stagg. It’s a part of the annual Buffalo Trace Antique Collection and arguably the king of the bunch. So, that’s curious here because it’s the same recipe, although I assume Colonel EH Taylor Jr Barrel Proof is a bit older and perhaps that’s what makes all the difference. Bourbon / 64.75% ABV / Kentucky, United States. It might be interesting to see if Buffalo Trace can hold Stagg Jr back a couple more years and see what happens. Uncut and unfiltered, this robust bourbon whiskey ages for nearly a decade and boasts the bold character that is reminiscent of the man himself. Or perhaps the second batch just gives us an indication Stagg Jr is still searching for its groove. Knob Creek Single Barrel is another option, as is Booker’s. Users have rated this product 4 out of 5 stars. Finish is a little astringent and a bit acrid-bitterness. How likely is my 130.0 proof bottle a Batch 7? A barrel proof bourbon, these are bottled in twice-annual batches and receive a wider and more accessible distribution than their hugely sought-after sibling. Batch 11 - (Fall, 2018) a 127.9 Proof. 132.3 Proof - 66.15% ABV. As of this posting in 2019, 11 batches have been released, with each having a different proof. Specifically I think Stagg Jr is no comparison to the similarly priced Elijah Craig 12 Barrel Proof. There may be a 5-10% difference, but I had a hard time definitively picking it out. Blue Note Bourbon 8.4. Buffalo Trace #1 Mash of less than 10% rye. Batch #1 – Pass – 1.5/5.0 Rating Batches are released twice a year, each with a different proof and potential differences in scents and flavors. I’m traveling back in time to review Stagg Jr batch 7, released in the fall of 2016. Raided Score: 91 Publication: Drinkhacker Excerpt: Stagg Jr. remains what it has always aimed to be: A big and burly mini-me to the brash unicorn that is George T. Stagg. Stock image. Bottled at 134.4 & 128.7-Proof. While this batch may not show Stagg Jr. at the best of its batches, it remains a top shelf offering that’s worth picking up. Just recently the second batch hit the market, which seems on pace for 2 batches in the first year. Honey, lots of cocoa, oak and pepper. Roasted. Stagg Jr. Batch 14 8.4. Burn hangs on. George T. Stagg is a bourbon on many enthusiasts’ top 5 list and part of the annual Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC) release. Batch 2: Sweet, toffee, caramel. STAGG JR BATCH #11 REVIEW: Stagg Jr Kentucky Straight Bourbon Batch 11 (Stagg Jr B11) is entirely enjoyable. For this review I tasted these side by side cut with water down to 110-proof. At that point I might as well just grab a bottle of Buffalo Trace. Stagg Jr is Buffalo Trace’s semiannual release of George T Stagg’s younger brother. NAS. Each batch is known to be very bold and intense, pummeling even the most experienced drinkers. I don’t think it’s horrible, but I find it needs a lot of water to ease up the harsh edges. While the Taylor Jr bottle is significantly more expensive, usually $80-$100, I really like. Stagg Jr Batch 12. Batch 10 – (Spring, 2018) – 126.4 Proof. Stagg Jr, the younger version of George T Stagg, is one of one Buffalo Trace’s small batch cask strength bourbons. Stagg Jr is touted as a younger version of George T Stagg. This Buffalo Trace product is called to Baby Stagg, SJR. For the heck of it, I also poured a similarly cut 110-proof glass of Colonel EH Taylor Jr Barrel Proof, which uses the same Buffalo Trace #1 mash. While there is no age statement on the bottle, Stagg, Jr. is typically a blend of eight- and nine-year-old barrels distilled from Buffalo Trace’s #1 low-rye mash bill. Chattanooga Whiskey Tennessee Rye Malt 8.3. Spicy alcohol. If I did this blind, I might notice that there were subtle differences, but I honestly wouldn’t be able to determine which one was which. Stagg Jr Batch 7 is in blue, and Batch 10 is in orange. If I had to choose between Stagg Jr and drinking less CEHT-BP, I’d go with a pour of Taylor Jr and drink water the rest of the night. I’ve been lucky enough to have reviewed batch 7 (from Fall 2016) and batch 10 (from Spring 2018), giving them both “Top Shelf” ratings for their deep, complex, and intense characteristics. Batches are released twice a year, each with a different proof and potential differences in scents and flavors. Stagg Jr. barrels would exhibit a profile closer in line with its elder, George T. Stagg bourbon, but would be priced for about half the retail cost (roughly $50). Time does wonders to higher proof Bourbon, so the big question is whether all things equal, assuming that’s the case here, how will a younger Stagg be? Each batch is known to be very bold and intense, pummeling even the most experienced drinkers. Stagg Jr Batch 7 is in blue, and Batch 10 is in orange. Bulleit Bourbon Blenders’ Select No. Very enjoyable. Roasted. The second batch is a tamer 128.7-proof. Putting Stagg on the bottle really drove up expectations and the product simply didn’t deliver. I think Stagg Jr caught a lot of flack because it got hyped it up as an alternative to George T Stagg, and when it disappointed, it kind of bombed. Four Roses Small Batch Select 8.3. Bourbon 129.5 Proof Batch 8 *Packaging may vary. I somehow found this bottle in December 2018 and was happy to buy it. Stagg Jr. Sweeter and more caramel-toffee. As of this posting in 2019, 11 batches have been released, with each having a different proof. Stagg Jr. bourbon is a barrel proof whiskey from Buffalo Trace's mashbill #1, low-rye (less than 10 percent), that's also used for Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, E.H. Taylor among others. After that, as a high-proof/barrel proof bourbon in this price range, the mentioned Elijah Craig 12 Barrel Proof is a home run. Bourbon 129.5 Proof Batch 8. Imagine the first bite of cherry pie (sans pie crust this time) fresh out of the oven and taken without letting it cool. Of those you mentioned Stagg Jr would be closer to ECBP in effect than to Booker's. Batch #12 was released in the summer of 2019. It's the younger version of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection's George T. Stagg (GTS). Stagg Jr was first released in 2013 and will be continue to be released in small batches at varying proofs unless Buffalo Trace decides to do otherwise. I still prefer ECBP to a good batch of Stagg Jr, but a good batch of Stagg Jr is well worth having. The distillery itself outlines its tasting notes as, “r Some fruitiness. Just another reminder to let your own palate decide. I’ve been lucky enough to have reviewed. This is a question that has been asked since Stagg Jr.’s first release in 2013. It’s a part of the annual Buffalo Trace Antique Collection and arguably the king of the bunch. George T. Stagg built the most dominant American distillery of the 19th century, during a time known as the Gilded Age of Bourbon. Stagg Jr, the child / younger brother of ~15-year-old George T Stagg, is a small batch bourbon released twice a year that uses the low-rye mash #1, also used for bourbons such as Buffalo Trace. After the first several sips, my mouth waters each time the Glencairn is brought to the nose and mouth which makes me want more! Four Roses Warehouse and Bottling Tour at Cox’s Creek, Holiday Gift Guide for Bourbon Drinkers (2015). I haven’t seen any improvements for the better. Brown sugar. Leather, tobacco. A Kentucky chew has a fiery cherry for sure. Stagg Jr is always a great bottle to get your hands on. Batch 1: Ample black pepper, cherry, red hot cinnamon. George T Stagg bourbon needs no introduction. In fact, we gave Stagg Jr.’s 2019 Batch 12 a stellar review, even naming it our Whiskey of the Year. Cherry syrup. The most current release, Batch 11 (Fall 2018), weighs in at 127.9° and is the second-lowest proof of all releases. I did not waste any time opening this one up. 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