George T. Stagg Bourbon

George T. Stagg Bourbon, Buffalo Trace Antique Collection 2005

Firstly, A cult favourite from the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, this Kentucky straight Bourbon whiskey wa distille in Spring 1988 and mature for approximately 16 years and 8 months before being bottle in Spring 2005.

Drawn from charred American white oak at a mindblowing 65.90% ABV, this very rare barrel proof George T. Stagg Bourbon is released in small quantities which can never supply the demand! This is one of an estimate 4,817 bottles release in 2005.
Specifications

Brand: George T. Stagg
Country:USA
Region:Kentucky
Style:Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Vintage:1988
Age:16
Bottled:2005
Series:Buffalo Trace Antique Collection
Yield:4,817
Cask:New Charred White Oak
ABV:65.90%
Content:75cl George T. Stagg Bourbon

Further, A brand by Kentucky Bourbon Distillers or Willet and, apparently, it’s sourced bourbon. Colour: amber. Nose: smooth and rounded, pretty honest, maybe a little light. Bits of pencil shavings, a little vanilla, a little café latte, a few oranges and a touch of coconut and ginger. A little flat, perhaps? Mouth: no, there’s good body, with tinned pineapples, chocolate, coffee, caramel, bananas, coconut, vanilla, maple syrup, roasted nuts… George T. Stagg Bourbon

Meanwhile, Too bad it tends to become a little watery after a few seconds, I guess 43% would have worked better. Finish: rather short but clean, without sawdust and without excessive vanilla. Comments: I won’t remember this baby forever, but I thought it was very honest and very easy to drink.