Handcrafted Bourbon Whiskey Custom Bottle Gifts WhiskeyGifter.com Bourbon Tasting Notes / Review https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/our-brands/stagg/stagg-jr.html Stagg Jr. Is a highly sought after small batch from Buffalo Trace Distillery. For many, this high proof release is very difficult to find and obtain at reasonable prices. It is absolutely fantastic, "Wisdom" in a glass. The rich aromas on the nose will remind you of a very old library with century old leather bound books & chairs.  The perfect slow sipper for a campfire or sitting on a rocking chair porch any time of year!  Batch #14 is 130.2 proof, long finish and definitely to be enjoyed very slowly.  - toasted marshmallow, toffee, dark chocolate, anise, rich leather, tobacco, burnt buttered toast - Long oily finish. This is "Wisdom" in a glass. The smell on the nose will remind you of a very old library with century old leather bound books & chairs - Fantastic IF you can EVER find a bottl

  Handcrafted Bourbon Whiskey Custom Bottle Gifts WhiskeyGifter.com Bourbon Tasting Notes / Review Chattanooga whiskey port cask finish Chattanooga Whiskey Bottle Gift Sets Color: Dark finish, ruby, rich presentation Fair Bottle Value:  $45 Nose:  heavy caramel, honey, maple syrup, vanilla, pancake batter, cola Palate:  crisp red apple, strawberry, cherry, cinnamon, nicely charred oak, hint of chocolate Finish:  medium/short: oak, cinnamon, baking spice, med-dry mouthfeel Rating:  4.5/5 Recommend:  Yes Opinions expressed are the personal experience and works of the author "Ike Gilbert" and are based upon the sampling of one unique bottle among many. Skol. Follow me on my social media channels: Instagram Twitter Facebook Flipboard © 2021 Ike Gilbert

Handcrafted Bourbon Whiskey Custom Bottle Gifts WhiskeyGifter.com Bourbon Tasting Notes / Review Old Forester 1897 Bottled In Bond Bourbon Whiskey A few comments about what "Bottled In Bond" means, history and why it was important for the US bourbon and whiskey consumer: In 1862 to help pay for the Civil War, a 20¢ per gallon tax was imposed upon distilleries. It was figured at .20x1galx100proof. Like all good tax strategies of the USG, they couldn't stop raising the rate and by 1865 it was set at $2 per gallon, making whiskey unattainable for most drinkers due to the very high price. In 1897 Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr worked with Secretary of the Treasury John Carlisle to have the  “Bottled in Bond Act of 1897" written into federal law. This required that bonded whiskey would be certified that it was made at one distillery, one small single batch, 100 proof, aged 4+ years while under constant supervision of the government.  After all of the taxes being used to s

Handcrafted Bourbon Whiskey Custom Bottle Gifts WhiskeyGifter.com Bourbon Tasting Notes / Review Eagle Rare 10 Yr. Bourbon Notes: This is a 90 proof straight bourbon, aged for a minimum of 10 years, that can be difficult to find for many. It has been winning awards for many years for good reasons. The Buffalo Trace distillery does an exceptional job keeping the flavor profile consistent year after year. Single barrel store picks are available, however it each run is technically a small batch product. Fair Bottle Value: $45 Nose: heavy grape aromas from the neck pour, carmel, toffee and slight marshmallow Palate: nice rich flavors of a grape jolly rancher or grape jelly, faint oak, leather & vanilla Finish: smooth medium finish where the grape dissapates into a nice oily, oak & carmel Cons: bottle neck pour experience is somewhat different if the bottle has been opened for several months. After 3 months the grape nose and flavor became surprisingly thin, more of the lea