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Wednesday, November 9, 2011 6:49:46 PM
Sposed to be some top-shelf Bourbon....so I assume Wheel bathes in it.

Whose had this 140 proof behemouth, and is it as good as it's purported to be?

Worth seeking out a bottle if one could find the most recent batch?

Love to here some input from those who've tried it (i.e. better/worse than Pappy V etc.?).

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Wednesday, November 9, 2011 6:58:13 PM

Sposed to be some top-shelf Bourbon....so I assume Wheel bathes in it.

Whose had this 140 proof behemouth, and is it as good as it's purported to be?

Worth seeking out a bottle if one could find the most recent batch?

Love to here some input from those who've tried it (i.e. better/worse than Pappy V etc.?).

KPP wrote:

I'm not a Bourbon expert.Vodka ,I know well

My fav is Makers mark.I'm acually drinking a couple fingers of Bullet Bourbon (cheaper than MM) as I type this.

It's good,not great..

Never had Stagg Bourbon...

how much $$$ is it ?

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Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:09:59 PM

Never had Stagg Bourbon...

how much $$$ is it ?

wheelrite wrote:

From the way back machine...

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=George+T+Stagg+ 

Although retail on this is suposed to be around $80. The price hike on the links that come up there, are due to it's rarity I would assume. Theoretically not all that easy to find bottles of.

wheelrite
Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:14:08 PM
$130 a bottle !

WOW !

It better be good...

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Sunday, November 13, 2011 12:11:00 AM
Drinking my first sample of this now...

I'll start with Wow. This is a man amongst boys as it pertains to my past/whiskey bourbon experience..which isn't vast by any means, but I've had my share.

The only comparison I can make is to Macallan Cask Strength...and where I found that to be enjoyable, albeit with little finesse....the Stagg is sweet up front, with notes of toffe and vanilla, yet finishes bold and a lot going on. I started neat, but the flavors were just to bold, so I added a splash of water and that really opened it up and rounded this out nicely. 140 proof warms your cheeks and socks you in the gut. But an experience that I'll gladly repeat again over and over until the bottle is gone.

If you see it, and enjoy a nice borboun whiskey, buy it. I don't think it's possible for this one to disappoint you.

It was $78 and change for the bottle btw Wheel.

ggriffi
Sunday, November 13, 2011 12:20:56 AM

Drinking my first sample of this now...

I'll start with Wow. This is a man amongst boys as it pertains to my past/whiskey bourbon experience..which isn't vast by any means, but I've had my share.

The only comparison I can make is to Macallan Cask Strength...and where I found that to be enjoyable, albeit with little finesse....the Stagg is sweet up front, with notes of toffe and vanilla, yet finishes bold and a lot going on. I started neat, but the flavors were just to bold, so I added a splash of water and that really opened it up and rounded this out nicely. 140 proof warms your cheeks and socks you in the gut. But an experience that I'll gladly repeat again over and over until the bottle is gone.

If you see it, and enjoy a nice borboun whiskey, buy it. I don't think it's possible for this one to disappoint you.

It was $78 and change for the bottle btw Wheel.

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So how much a shot? Will I get my moneys worth?

Enjoy K

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Sunday, November 13, 2011 12:29:14 AM
If you find it at a bar Gary, no idea what that'd run ya per glass, but I don't see how you couldn't get your moneys worth.
bigw
Sunday, November 13, 2011 12:30:12 AM
I get two bottles every year..one to drink and one to save (don't know why)..I add a drop or two of water abd sip it slow..love it
yardobeef
Sunday, November 13, 2011 12:45:10 AM
Just looked it up and it sounds amazing. I hope to one day be in a position to enjoy a taste.

Cheers!

ZRX1200
Sunday, November 13, 2011 2:40:27 AM
Have you tried Bookers Kyle?
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Sunday, November 13, 2011 11:43:12 AM
I've never bought my own bottle of Bookers....but have had it a couple times when eating at restaurants (after a nice steak)...but it's been several years now since, maybe more.

The Cask Strength I have had a bottle of and my comparisons were strictly regarding the strength/proof...but ended there pretty much. The Stagg was way better IMO.

I'll have to revisit Bookers at some point....but just like cigars though, not enough $ and time...lol.

xibbumbero
Monday, November 14, 2011 12:59:33 PM
Good stuff but very hot. I PU some for $50 on sale. It was 137 proof....wowzers. X#-o