2008 George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Whiskey: 2008 George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Stagg is so smooth, it’s quite drinkable at higher proofs. On the other hand, when you bring it down to the strength that you would normally drink your whiskey, it’s almost too easygoing (I made the same comment about last year’s William Larue Weller bottling).
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Size: 750ml
Proof: 141.8 (70.9%ABV)
Origin: United States
Distillery: Buffalo Trace distillery
Stagg is so smooth, it’s quite drinkable at higher proofs. On the other hand, when you bring it down to the strength that you would normally drink your whiskey, it’s almost too easygoing (I made the same comment about last year’s William Larue Weller bottling).
2008 George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Tasting Notes
Nose: The main theme to this whiskey is lush toffee sweetness and, like last year’s expression, some vanilla fudge, nougat, and molasses.
Palate: Underlying notes of dates, tobacco, dark berried fruit, spearmint, and a hit of coffee round out the palate.
Finish: Lingering smoke, with warm spices building.
Distillery Information
A distillery was built in 1857 and was the first to use steam power. During the 1880s, the distillery boasted climate controlled warehouses and was also the first to ship the product down the Mississippi river. The distillery was one of but four that continued to run during US Prohibition, legally. It was granted a permit for distillation for medicinal purposes. Once Prohibition was repealed, the facilities were managed by Albert Blanton. He was committed to his art and, accordingly, produced the best product he could. Named the George T Stagg distillery until June of 1999, at which point it was renamed Buffalo Trace, the distillery produces a range of upmarket bourbons including the acclaimed Eagle Rare and Blanton’s.