George T Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon 2018 Release

Description

This exceptional Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is crafted at the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. It is part of the world-famous Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC) — a limited-edition series released just once a year. Bottled at a powerful 136.1 proof (68.05% ABV), this bourbon is uncut and unfiltered, going straight from the barrel to the bottle for a bold and authentic taste.

Aged for 15 years and 2 months, using barrels distilled between late 2008 and early 2009, it’s made from Buffalo Trace’s Mash Bill #1, a low-rye recipe kept secret by the distillery. During aging, about 61% of the whiskey evaporated, showing the long and careful maturation process. The barrels came from several warehouses — C, L, M, and P — and from various floors, adding layers of flavor and depth.

With its dark copper or mahogany color, this bourbon offers rich aromas of dark cherry, cinnamon, allspice, vanilla, and charred oak. The taste is full-bodied and complex, with notes of toffee, caramel, leather, baking spices, and dark chocolate. It finishes long, warm, and slightly spicy, leaving a touch of dry oak.

Released every fall in very limited quantities, it’s highly collectible and often sells out quickly, usually priced much higher than its $150 official release price.

Product Details

• UPC: 088004027841
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• ABV: 69.35%
• Origin / Country: United States (Kentucky)
• Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon
• Brand: George T. Stagg
• Recommended Pairing: Dark chocolate, black cherry desserts or a fine cigar
• Mixing Suggestion: Enjoy neat or with one teaspoon of water to open up the flavor
• Taste Profile: Bold caramel and cherry cola, layered with leather, oak and tobacco
• Aroma & Bouquet: Vanilla and charred oak meet black raspberry, pear and cherry-cola notes
• Smooth & Finish: Viscous mouth-feel with a long, warming finish of salted caramel, tobacco and deep oak