Stagg Barrel Proof Straight Bourbon 2024, 750ml (Batch 24C, 128.9 proof)

The JR has been dropped from the label going forward. The palate seamlessly transitions into the finish and crescendos with a burst of tasty brown sugar fueled heat. It’s a welcomed heat as it nicely punctuates the flavor journey this bourbon takes you on. A very minor bitter note tries to intrude, but gets quickly drowned out in a delicious wash of rich seasoned oak and vanilla slurry.