George T. Stagg
7.7

George T. Stagg

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 72.4%

Too high a strength. Water tones the alcohol down but enhance the bitterness as well

Martine Nouet

Specification

George T. Stagg

Buffalo Trace

Brand

Buffalo Trace

Bottler

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Expression

Bourbon

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

2007

Year of Bottling

72.4%

ABV

Kentucky

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Very sharp. The alcohol is aggressive. Rich burnt caramel and toffee. Candied chestnuts. Hint of mushrooms

Palate: A hint of sweetness but the alcohol attacks the tongue, making it difficult to appreciate the taste. Lots of toasted oak

Finish: Warm, abrupt, lingering

Comment: Too high a strength. Water tones the alcohol down but enhance the bitterness as well

Score: 6.7

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Ridiculously big, from colour to the intense nose (alcohol as well?). Cooked black fruit ,bloody steak, toffee, coconut oil. In time there's bitter chocolate and a touch of nut

Palate: Hot! Enormous array of flavours: almond, black cherry, firm oak, yet strangely, and surprisingly for one so large, superbly balanced.

Finish: Anise. Complex

Comment: This is as big as a buffalo, but the key is how all of these massive flavours (and alcohol) are brought together

Score: 8.7

7.7
Overall Score

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