Review #278; Bourbon #85: Stagg Jr. Batch 13

Stagg Jr Batch 13

This is a mystery review, so keep that in mind as you read the notes below.

ABV: 64.2%

Nose: Black Pepper, Spicy, Rye hint, tobacco leaf, Vanilla

Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Heat, Spicy, Slight Chocolate, Vanilla frosting, oak spice, Toffee, black tea.

Finish: Medium length, Pepper, slight allspice, vanilla frosting. Oak, and tobacco leaf.

Rating: 7/10

Guess: This is a high proof bourbon, some good flavors in there and the heat is not too overpowering. I’m gonna go ahead and guess this is Jack Daniels Single Barrel Barrel Proof, 62+% ABV.

Reveal: Stagg Jr Batch 13

Oh damn this is a really good. I didn’t get any of the cherry I normally get in Buffalo Trace products but this stuff is awesome. Would love to have a bottle of this myself.

1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.

2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.

3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.

4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.

5 | Good | Good, just fine.

6 | Very Good | A cut above.

7 | Great | Well above average

8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.

9 | Incredible | An all time favorite

10 | Perfect | Perfect