George T. Stagg

Official Description
This extremely hearty whiskey ages in new charred oak barrels for no less than 15 years. Straight out of the barrel, uncut and unfiltered, the taste is powerful, flavorful and intense. Open it up with a few drops of water, sit back and ponder the wonders of the universe.

Tasting Notes
Lush toffee sweetness and dark chocolate with hints of vanilla, fudge, nougat and molasses. Underlying notes of dates, tobacco, dark berries, spearmint and a hint of coffee round out the palate.

Reviews
F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal rating: 5 stars/Highest Recommendation                                                                                                    "Amazing, yet again." - F. Paul Pacult

Rating: 96.5 "One of the whiskeys of the year, easily." - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible

Awards
2013 Silver Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition

2013 World Whiskies Awards - World's Best North American Whiskey

2013 World Whiskies Awards - Best Bourbon American Whiskey

2013 World Whiskies Awards - Best Bourbon American Whiskey 8 Years and Over

2013 Silver Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition

2013 Excellent-Strong Recommendation - Ultimate Spirits Challenge

2012 Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition

2012 Excellent-Strong Recommendation - Ultimate Spirits Challenge

2012 Gold Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition

2012 Number One Spirit in the World - F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal

2011 Double Gold Medal - Best Bourbon - San Francisco World Spirits Competition

2011 Extraordinary-Ultimate Recommendation - Chairman's Trophy Winner - Ultimate Spirits Challenge

2011 Number One Spirit in the World - F. Paul Pacult's Spirits Journal

2011 Silver Medal - Best in Class - International Wine & Spirits Competition

2010 Bourbon of the Year - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible

2010 Gold Medal - Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition

2009 Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition

2008 Double Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition

2008 Gold Medal - Exceptional - Beverage Testing Institute

2008 Silver Medal - Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition

2008 Silver Medal - Beverage Testing Institute

2007 Gold Medal - Best in Class - International Wine & Spirits Competition

2006 Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition

2006 Silver Medal - Best in Class - International Wine & Spirits Competition

2005 Whiskey of the Year - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible

2005 Bourbon of the Year - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible

2005 Silver Medal - International Spirits Challenge

2004 Whiskey of the Year - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible

2004 Bourbon of the Year - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible

2004 Silver Medal - International Spirits Challenge

2003 Gold Medal - Exceptional - International Review of Spirits Award

2003 Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition

2003 Gold Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition

2003 Bronze Medal - International Spirits Challenge

2002 American Whiskey of the Year - Malt Advocate