George T. Stagg 2015 is a Buffalo Trace Antique Collection bourbon bottled at a formidable 138.2 proof, aimed at experienced drinkers and collectors who want concentration rather than restraint. The 2015 release is especially attractive for buyers seeking a high-impact annual Stagg bottling.
From the Producer
Every bottle in the George T. Stagg line goes into glass straight from the barrel, with no water added and no chill-filtration, which is why the proof moves year to year rather than sitting at a fixed number. Buffalo Trace, owned by the Sazerac Company and located in Frankfort, Kentucky, assembles the Antique Collection each September from a handful of related whiskeys, and for Stagg the stated proof is the most useful guide to how a given year will drink. The 2015 release is reported at fifteen years and one month of age and was bottled at 138.2 US proof, or 69.1% ABV, placing it among the strongest releases the line has produced. At that strength most drinkers add a few drops of water to open it up.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Dense caramel, dark chocolate, charred oak, espresso and sweet barrel spice.
- Palate: Massive and mouth-filling, with toffee, dark fruit, baking spice and intense oak-driven richness.
- Finish: Very long and warming, with cocoa, clove and persistent barrel heat.
Best For
Best for seasoned bourbon enthusiasts, Buffalo Trace Antique Collection followers and collectors of powerful barrel-proof releases.
Product Details
Producer: Buffalo Trace Distillery
Collection: Buffalo Trace Antique Collection
Expression: George T. Stagg
Release reference: 2015
Reported proof: 138.2 / 69.1% ABV
Reported age from specialist reference: 15 years 1 month
Format: 750mL
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