George T. Stagg Bourbon Whiskey 2017 129.2 Proof

George T. Stagg built the most dominant American distillery of the 19th century, during a time known as the Gilded Age of Bourbon. Uncut and unfiltered, this robust bourbon whiskey ages for nearly a decade and boasts the bold character that is reminiscent of the man himself.

Age Profile

Year of Distillation: Spring of 2002

Release: Fall of 2017 Release

Proof for release: 129.2 proof

Large Grain: Kentucky Corn; Distillers Grade #1 and #2

Small Grain: Minnesota Rye

Finish Grain: North Dakota Malted Barley

Distillation: Double distilled; beer still and doubler

Proof off still: 135 proof Barrel: New, white oak; #4 char; charred for 55 seconds

Barrel Maker: Independent Stave; Lebanon, KY

Barrel Entry Proof: 125 proof

Barrel Size: 53 liquid gallons; 66.25 original proof gallons

Warehouse: Warehouses C, K, M, & Q Floor: 1, 2, 3 and 6

Evaporation loss: 54.03% of the original whiskey lost to evaporation

Bottling
Filtration: None
Product Age: 15 years and 3 months old at bottling

Tasting Notes:
Nose: Toasted peen and chocolate sauce

Palate: Rich blend of baking spice, vanilla, and cherry pie

Finish: Robust, buttery finish of coffee, molasses, and oak