{"product_id":"stagg-jr-batch-25c-125-6-proof-62-8-barrel-proof-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","title":"Stagg Jr Batch 25C 125.6 Proof (62.8%) Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatch 25C (62.8% ABV \/ 125.6 Proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeorge 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich, sweet, chocolate and brown sugar flavors mingle in perfect balance with the bold rye spiciness. The boundless finish lingers with hints of cherries, cloves and smokiness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eSpectacularly mind-blowing!\u003c\/em\u003e\" - Jim Murray, Whisky Bible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatch Specific Reviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I think it's a banger i love the backend finish like a Stagg has this is special this might be.\" \u003c\/em\u003e- Whiskey Knows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The big predominant notes are that brown sugar and cherry it's a little bit of fruit a little bit of sweet definitely has a little ump to it.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Bentley's Bourbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This was an interesting pour.  There was a kind of metamorphosis of flavors over time, mostly affecting the fruit aspect.  It opened with grape or cherry, and then there was a mid-period where I perceived quite a bit of apricot.  At the end, it then morphed back to grape or cherry, which is what I would expect from mash bill 1.  I also found apricot in this year's EH Taylor Barrel Proof (also mash bill 1).  Is it just me (likely), or do this year's mash bill 1 releases have brighter fruit flavors than usual?  In the end, Stagg (Jr.) batch 25C was an enjoyable pour.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - \/r\/bourbon (user: Twist_Top_Budget)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Overall, this was a fantastic pour, and I'd love to find a bottle for myself. I have no idea how this 25C batch compares to the other 2025 batches, or to previous years' batches, but I am a big fan of 25C.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - \/r\/bourbon (user: PA_Whiskey_Reviews)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"George T. Stagg","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":67650375975142,"sku":null,"price":198.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/2745\/8462\/files\/tds-stagg-jr-batch-18_1_1080x_8b95543f-d8e1-4519-ae4a-928b707c330e.png?v=1791443109","url":"https:\/\/www.boozeit.com.au\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-25c-125-6-proof-62-8-barrel-proof-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","provider":"Boozeit.com.au","version":"1.0","type":"link"}