STAGG JR KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON BARREL PROOF WHISKEY - 750ML

Stagg Jr. releases twice a year and, because it's typically aged for 8 to 9 years and bottled at barrel-proof, maintains a somewhat consistent proof point of around 130. It's also unfiltered, meaning it does not undergo chill filtration, which is a process that removes congeners and "flock" that become cloudy when the whiskey reaches cooler temperatures. Together, this makes for an extremely powerful flavor profile that many would do well to try first with a few drops of water or ice. Expect heat and a savory backbone with a little brown sugar sweetness once you've fought through the first few sips.