Stagg Junior Bourbon Whiskey, 75 cl

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There’s also a minor musty tannic note that is fleeting and unlikely to be problematic for the majority of drinkers. With a lingering finish that goes on and on, this dessert-forward dram is an excellent treat to imbibe during Oct.

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Due to the style of this Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, each new release is a slightly different proof than the next. Featuring familiar scents of brown sugar and stewed apple, the introduction of amaretto is quite striking. The nose on the 2023 offering is loaded with char and brown butter, coupled with maple sugar and luxardo cherry. The key is to let it sit in your mouth for a few seconds and swish it to allow the flavors (and alcohol) to develop. Falling in the middle between these past two releases proof-wise, all the ingredients line up for a repeat showing of those two great releases.

Batch 18 is as brash as Stagg has ever been and the inclusion of dry tannic oak and less sweetness is a surprising one.

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Frey Ranch grows the grains used in all of its whiskeys, and this rye expression was made from Frey Ranch’s Winter Cereal Rye. With fruity nose loaded with vanilla bean, caramel and butterscotch coupled with a rich palate that West describes as “a win for Eagle Rare at this age,” 2023’s Eagle Rare is a special bourbon indeed. After a few sips, Stagg Jr becomes more floral and grassy, and strangely has hints of buttered popcorn.When he’s not tasting the newest exciting whiskey releases, David enjoys spending time with his wife and dog, watching sports and traveling. The Amontillado makes an impact here, and Whiskey Raiders Chief Spirits Critic Jay West described this lovely whisky as “really something” in his review. Stagg expressions (released as part of the annual Antique Collection), in that they're intense, full-on bourbon whiskeys.