George T Stagg reviews

Yes, I know it's July 12 - eight days after Independence Day. But hey, whaddya want? It's been a busy time: work is nuts, my girlfriend and her four-year-old are staying with me right now, and generally…

...and thank you for staying tuned in. We've jumped a year ahead and now we are comparing the 2012 Stagg with the 2011. I am VERY fortunate to have the opportunity to taste these side by side. @Victor…

Distilled in the winter of 1993 and bottled in 2011, this Stagg is 18 years old. It has, just like his siblings, a very dark color and is almost syrupy in the glass. The nose is very sweet and aromatic…

The George T Stagg 2010 is a 17 year old, distilled in the autumn of 1993 and bottled in 2010. With an ABV of 71,5%, this is quite a monster! I have already alerted the Fire Departement.On the nose it…

This Stagg is 15 years old, bottled in 2006. Apparently the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection was not yet conceived, for this one got the title Hazmat III, whatever that means. Anyway, I am putting it…

What could be a more appropriate soundtrack to this pour than the high lonesome sounds of Hank Williams III, a true devil born.Aroma - How am I able to pick anything up other than alcohol? Has Satan…

One of my first real endeavors with Bourbon, and a good one at that. I couldn't believe the alcohol content on this bugger at a whopping 143 proof, but it went down surprisingly smooth.Nose: Corn, nuts…

There are few sights in this world that can have a whisky drinkers' heart racing than 71.4% ABV scrawled across a bottle of bourbon. I mean who in their right mind would let mere mortals drink this?The…

Many thanks to @cpstecroix for a sample of the 2012 George T. Stagg from the limited Ontario release, which preceded the 2012 USA release by four monthsNose: unbelievable, probably the best bourbon nose…

Terrible puns aside, this is stellar stuff. nose: caramel with light pepper, a more toffee like quality than the honeyed W.L.Weller. Buttered molasses mixed with bitter burnt sugar from a spicy creme…