George T. Stagg

George T. Stagg 2011 Release 18 Year Old, New American Oak Cask, 2011, 71.3%

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TypeBourbon Whiskey
MRI
MRI 13
Average Score
Avg 88
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Description

Launched into the world in 2002, George T Stagg - named after the man who helped build up the reputation of what is now the Buffalo Trace Distillery and brand - immediately garnered reviews and accolades of which lesser drams can only dream. Winning the Malt Advocate's Whiskey of the Year within months of its release and championed by Jim Murray, Bourbon of the Year for three years in a row 2008 - ...

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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Sep 7, 2026SGD 1,723.99
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Nov 9, 2025SGD 1,768.23
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Sep 8, 2025SGD 1,448.61
Region
Kentucky
Age
18 Years
Vintage
1993
Bottled
2011
ABV
71.3%
Volume
75cl
Distillery
George T. Stagg
Origin
USA
Cask type
New American Oak
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Harlen Wheatley
Master distiller (distillation)
Harlen Wheatley
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
13987
Has box
N.A
Closure
Screw Cap
Presentation
The long, thin, clear glass, and small labels show off the color of the whiskey to good effect. The clear glass bottom lends a nice visual effect and give the bottle a decanter type feel and weight.
Series highlights
Buffalo Trace Antique Collection
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Buffalo Trace Antique Collection
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Muted allspice, nutmeg, soft rye bread, oak, maple syrup, leather, toffee, tamarind, papaya, mint, peppery scent, dark fruit/fruitcake, caramel, fudge, orange peel, sweet vanilla, pencil shavings, corn, sultanas, tobacco, oak polish.
Palate
Heavy mouthfeel, sweet fire, oak fruit, oaky dryness, chili powder, oak, vanilla, almond, clove, orange peel, wood, rye, rooty/herbal, brown sugar, molasses, pecans, brown butter, Fuji apples, persimmon, anise, intense oak, charred flavours, mint, liquorice, pepper, ginger, cocoa, violet candy, smoked cherries.
Finish
Shorter presence, less astringency, spicy sweet, long, sweet, spicy (cloves, cinnamon), woody, dry, tannic, charred notes, mint.
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