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Stagg Jr.

by Jessica Sanchez on 11/06/2013 | 2 Minute Read

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"Bourbon is experiencing quite a moment these days, with the popularity of the spirit soaring among straight-up and cocktail connoisseurs. Here some news we’re cheering about: Buffalo Trace Distillery has just released Stagg Jr. Bourbon, an uncut and unfiltered bourbon whiskey weighing in at a whopping 134.4 proof (67.2% ABV)!"

The first batch of Stagg Jr. is comprised of barrels aged for eight and nine years. Future releases will undoubtedly be different proofs, as each batch is unique and no water is added. Just like George T. Stagg Bourbon, this new whiskey is not filtered and offers all the rich and complex flavors of bourbon right from the barrel. Bottles of Stagg Jr. will be limited, but several batches each year are planned."

 

 

 

 

 

Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley describes the taste as “rich, sweet, chocolate and brown sugar flavors mingled in perfect balance with a bold, rye spiciness. The boundless finish lingers with hints of cherries, cloves and smokiness.”

“We’ve been aging these barrels for years in anticipation of this Stagg Jr. offering,” said Kris Comstock, bourbon marketing director. “George T. Stagg has won countless awards, but we’re delighted to introduce Stagg Jr., which should be a bit more accessible.”

George T. Stagg, one of the legendary craftsmen of Buffalo Trace Distillery, is responsible for building the most dominant American distillery of the nineteenth century on the banks of the Kentucky River, now known as Buffalo Trace Distillery. In 2002, Buffalo Trace introduced George T. Stagg Bourbon Whiskey, an uncut, unfiltered bourbon that has won numerous awards, including World’s Best North American Whiskey, Number One Spirit in the World and World Whiskey of the Year. Now the Distillery is offering a line extension through Stagg Jr. that still maintains the integrity of the brand—a big, bold whiskey bottled at barrel proof but at a more affordable price. Stagg Jr. will be available starting in August. Suggested retail price is $49.99 for a 750ml bottle.

Source: The Own Dish, U.S.A

 

 

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