Description
George T. Stagg (GTS) is a highly sought-after, uncut, unfiltered, barrel-proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery, part of the annual Antique Collection, known for its bold, rich, and complex profile featuring notes of dark chocolate, toffee, vanilla, tobacco, and dark berries, with a long, spicy finish, reflecting its high proof and extensive aging (often 15+ years).
Key Characteristics:
- Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
- Proof: High barrel-proof, varying yearly (e.g., 136.1 proof in 2024).
- Aging: Aged for a significant period, often over 15 years, but carries no age statement.
- Production: Uncut and unfiltered, bottled to taste.
- Collection: Part of Buffalo Trace’s limited-release Antique Collection (BTAC).
Flavor Profile (Common Notes):
- Nose: Vanilla, caramel, oak, dark fruit.
- Palate: Lush toffee, dark chocolate, fudge, molasses, vanilla, tobacco, dark berries, mint, spice.
- Finish: Long, rich, spicy, with hints of cherry, oak, coffee, and sometimes earthy notes.
Experience:
- It offers a powerful, complex, and robust taste, often described as dominant and unforgettable.
- Water can open up flavors, bringing out sweetness, fruitiness, or more floral notes.
Significance:
- Named after the historic spirits entrepreneur, George T. Stagg, it honors the brand’s heritage.
- Extremely limited, making it a collector’s item and highly prized by bourbon enthusiasts.
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