Stagg Jr. Barrel Proof Bourbon Batch 9

Nose – Strong and bold.  Right away there’s a prominent showing of oak and vanilla.  A touch of that dusty warehouse comes through,

and then it rolls into a creamy nougat and caramel.  I catch just a twist of apple on the nose but it’s between waves of spice and dark candy.

Taste – There’s a noticeable throttle twist of heat that wakes up your senses quick, but as it fades it leaves a really satisfying coating of toffee and caramel on the palate. 

The darker flavors really play a big role here.  Oak and spice play off caramel and a seriously enjoyable butter toffee that I’ve not experienced in the seven or so batches of Stagg Jr.I’ve tried.

Finish – A long warm Kentucky hug hangs onto most of your body here.  While there’s plenty of heat to feel, the flavors are more toward the medium side of long (think 20ish seconds).

  The warehouse funkiness and light touch of apple come back around

here then work with a dark chocolate caramel candy finish that you think is going to be the last thing you taste until some baking spice comes back in at the very end.

65.95Alc/Vol