The Good Sir Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 132.2 is the best so far IMO. I really enjoyed the 132.1 but a sbs proved the 132.2 to be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozzy71 Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Interesting given the negligible difference in proof. I have batch 2 open and 3/4 in the bunker so I might have to open both at the same time eventually and try to compare if I can remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robertsccr5 Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Interesting given the negligible difference in proof. I have batch 2 open and 3/4 in the bunker so I might have to open both at the same time eventually and try to compare if I can remember.DO IT! I have both but am out of town for a few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 As luck would have it, I was informed yesterday that I have another bottle from Batch #3 headed my way. :woohoo: I have one open, but have been sipping from it rather sparingly, and will continue to do so. The one I have on the way will probably go into my "secondary" bunker. My "secondary" bunker consists of bottles that I consider special, or are one of's, and/or are the last of their kind that I have, that I've put away for enjoyment further on down the road. I'll probably get another bottle or two from Batch #4. Can't help it. It's all good. FWIW, I'm sipping on a Batch #4 as I post this. :cool: Cheers! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTNBourbon Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 As luck would have it, I was informed yesterday that I have another bottle from Batch #3 headed my way. :woohoo: I have one open, but have been sipping from it rather sparingly, and will continue to do so. The one I have on the way will probably go into my "secondary" bunker. My "secondary" bunker consists of bottles that I consider special, or are one of's, and/or are the last of their kind that I have, that I've put away for enjoyment further on down the road. I'll probably get another bottle or two from Batch #4. Can't help it. It's all good.Cool! I have 2 bottles of Batch #3 (1 drinking, 1 cellared). Have not seen Batch #4 around here, but there is plenty of #3 around. FWIW, I'm sipping on a Batch #4 as I post this. :cool: Cheers! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bozoshoes Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Batch #5 is out, 129.7 proof. Anyone tried it yet as compared with previous batches? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTNBourbon Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Batch #5 is out, 129.7 proof. Anyone tried it yet as compared with previous batches? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starhopper Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I walked into my local liquor store (1 mile down the road) and found FOUR bottles of Batch 4 - bought all of them! It is a wonderful batch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmossle Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Batch #5 is out, 129.7 proof. Anyone tried it yet as compared with previous batches?Was wondering the same thing myself. If anyone has tried it, please share the details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouch Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 So it doesn't come north to Canada often and of course there's that premium they want on top of taxes. Is it worth the hype?I'm looking for a bottle to set aside for a special occasion I know is coming up in the new year with others but don't want to get sucked into chasing a bottle that doesn't live up to price.Can anyone put a comparison on this bourbon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 So it doesn't come north to Canada often and of course there's that premium they want on top of taxes. Is it worth the hype?I'm looking for a bottle to set aside for a special occasion I know is coming up in the new year with others but don't want to get sucked into chasing a bottle that doesn't live up to price.Can anyone put a comparison on this bourbon?Here is 72 pages worth (and this is just one thread). General consensus, the batches get better with #1 being the least desirable. http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?19172-Stagg-Jr&highlight=stagg+jr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Everyone's palette is different. I drink mostly lower proof Wheated bourbons such as Weller Special Reserve which is 90 proof. I know George T. Stagg is considered legendary but I can never find a bottle so when I saw Stagg Jr. I had to try it. Mind you that this was batch #1 the highest proof to date my first impression was I could start my car with this stuff. I am learning to enjoy the higher proof bottles and have recently opened a Stagg Jr. 132.2 proof and I got to tell you that it's pretty darn good. So, if you can find a bottle I'd go ahead and grab it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Bond Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 I admittedly don't have a wide breadth of experience with bourbon, given that my liquor budget battles my beer budget for most of the year (and I've only been into whiskey for the last couple years), but for what it's worth, I really like the more recent batch of Stagg Jr. I had (132.2, which I believe is the 4th batch). I had Stagg Jr. a year or two back and wasn't really impressed, but the newer stuff is really tasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldDrinker1978 Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Huge fan boy of Stagg Jr Batch 3 here. One of my Top 5 Bourbons! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 It costs $50 here. How much in Canada? I'm not sorry I tried it. For $50, I would get something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jace Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Huge fan boy of Stagg Jr Batch 3 here. One of my Top 5 Bourbons!Not sure it's in my top 5, but definitely in my top 10. Only had batch 3, and glad I bought a couple. Full flavor and finishes like a toasted marshmallow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz Nut Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Not sure it's in my top 5, but definitely in my top 10. Only had batch 3, and glad I bought a couple. Full flavor and finishes like a toasted marshmallow.Batch 3 and 4 were very good versions of Stagg Jr., and a good example of barrel proof bourbons overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_ozzy Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 It costs $50 here. How much in Canada? I'm not sorry I tried it. For $50, I would get something else.$85 in Ontario Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 $85 in OntarioNot too bad considering I was paying $69.99 per bottle before I found a cheaper source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxn slim Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 I found a bottle of the 129.7 (batch 5) yesterday, but I didn't get a chance to open it, yet. I've been enjoying the 132.2 (batch 4) a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amg Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Not too bad considering I was paying $69.99 per bottle before I found a cheaper source.$69.99? I'm guessing that was one of the chains? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 · Hidden Hidden $69.99? I'm guessing that was one of the chains?Yes, Payless. They seem to be a bit higher on some of their bourbons. One thing I will say the 146th Street location has an amazing variety of bourbons that I don't find at other stores. Link to comment
Sluggo Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 $69.99? I'm guessing that was one of the chains?That is correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 I have seen it in Indy recently for $53.99. I saw it in NW Indiana yesterday for $45.99. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robertsccr5 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 $46 would be the cheapest I've ever seen it. Best I've paid was $50 before tax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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