George T. Stagg Bourbon 2019 116.9 Proof

The 2019 release of George T. Stagg is bottled uncut and unfiltered at 116.9 proof (58.45% ABV). This release contains bourbon from barrels filled in the spring of 2004 and aged in warehouses C, H, I, K, and Q. It is described as having notes of “vanilla and toasted oak with a floral undertone, followed by a long finish of cherries, coffee and black pepper.

Bottle Size: 750ml

History
George T. Stagg Bourbon Whiskey 2019 is a limited release spirit that is crafted with a tradition in mind. It is bottled at 116.9 proof this year. This is the lowest proof in this whiskey’s history. Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley cites barrels are located on the lower warehouse floor. “Many of the barrels for this year’s Stagg composite were taken from the first floor of the warehouse. The first floor is cooler with higher humidity levels, therefore the alcohol evaporates faster than the water.” The taste, however, is still what Stagg fans can expect. This year’s release contains bourbon from barrels filled in the spring of 2004. Storage location of these barrels varied across warehouses C, H, I, K, and Q. The evaporation loss for this year’s batch was 56%, a bit higher than last year’s release.