George T. Stagg 17 Years Old 2010 Tasting notes and reviews
George T. Stagg 17 Years Old 2010
- Brand
- George T. Stagg
- Expression
- 17 Years Old 2010
- Type
- American Whiskey ~ Bourbon
- Age
- 17 years old
- Abv
- 71.50%
- Produced at
- Buffalo Trace Distillery
- Region
- Kentucky
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Dave Broom
86- Nose
- Deep and slightly fungal: fresh mushroom, autumn woods, then Darjeeling tea. Needs serious dilution after which everything is heavy there's extra chestnut, cacao and coffee.
- Palate
- Heightened aromatics. When cut there's black balsam, attar of roses, Turkish Delight and maraschino.
- Finish
- Long and powerful.
- Comment
- When neat it's so strong it feels like your mouth is bleeding. Cut down, as ever it's hugely impressive - but would anyone ever have more than one?
Martine Nouet
83- Nose
- Sharp. The alcohol bites the nostrils. Varnish. Sour fruit. Overcooked marmalade. Opens on sweeter notes.
- Palate
- Surprisingly sweet and smooth. Then a fizzy spicy wave invades the palate. But the alcohol is well mastered.
- Finish
- Soothing on marzipan. Quite lingering.
- Comment
- Needs to be tamed. Pour it, let it breathe and nose it after to avoid the sharpness of the alcohol. The palate is rewarding. Water enhances the wood notes and, funny enough, it is not needed in spite of the strength!
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