JoeTerp Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 3 minutes ago, Guardian Enzo said: I'm heard rumors it's in hazmat territory - 141 proof. Batch 6 is definitely growing on me as it gets some air ("only" 132.5 proof). It's still a butt-kicker, but a really nice Calvados-type apple note along with the toffee and dark chocolate. I know the Sr. is hazmat this year. I'd be surprised if the Jr was. Kyrocklover posted a stagg jr of 130.0 in the what have you purchased thread. That may be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmossle Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 4 hours ago, JoeTerp said: I know the Sr. is hazmat this year. I'd be surprised if the Jr was. Kyrocklover posted a stagg jr of 130.0 in the what have you purchased thread. That may be it. 130.0 would be correct. I just picked up a bottle yesterday. Unfortuantely it will be a while before I try it as I have a backlog of the previous batches to make it thru first. Please let me know what the profile is like if anyone finds one a tries it in the coming days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 1 hour ago, elmossle said: 130.0 would be correct. I just picked up a bottle yesterday. Unfortuantely it will be a while before I try it as I have a backlog of the previous batches to make it thru first. Please let me know what the profile is like if anyone finds one a tries it in the coming days. Backlog preventing you from opening a recent purchase? What kind of enthusiast are you? Open that sucker!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryT Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 4 hours ago, flahute said: Backlog preventing you from opening a recent purchase? What kind of enthusiast are you? Open that sucker!! Yeah - I mean - you need to do the SBS of the various batches to ensure that if THIS one is amazing by comparison, you can stockpile like the world is coming to an end! Or at least share your thoughts and empower other enthusiasts to stockpile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmossle Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 23 hours ago, flahute said: Backlog preventing you from opening a recent purchase? What kind of enthusiast are you? Open that sucker!! Oh don't worry, it will be opened alright. I unfortunately have to make room for it in the cabinet first! After that huddle is overcome, then I have a few other batches I want to hit first. Plus I am hoping to get multiples just in case this is a bad batch. You know I would hate for the rest of you all suffer drinking this stuff if it is no good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slatman Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Just picked up a bottle of Stagg Jr (136 proof). Is this release #7? If so, let me know if anyone's tried it + how it compares to #4, 5, 6. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxn slim Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 That's the highest one, yet, huh? Color me intrigued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slatman Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 ... revision - meant to write 130.0 proof (not 136) - sorry about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxn slim Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Oh ok. I'm still intrigued, though. :-) I love Stagg Jr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDanner Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Mine is 132.6 proof and just came came in to my local store in August. I can't compare to previous releases, but I found it to have a lot of bitter oak. I've since read from other reviewers that this one is more bitter than previous releases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxn slim Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 4 hours ago, BDanner said: Mine is 132.6 proof and just came came in to my local store in August. I can't compare to previous releases, but I found it to have a lot of bitter oak. I've since read from other reviewers that this one is more bitter than previous releases. Are you sure it wasn't 132.5? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDanner Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 12 minutes ago, jaxn slim said: Are you sure it wasn't 132.5? Hmmmmm....Not sure. I'll double check when I get home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDanner Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 6 hours ago, BDanner said: Hmmmmm....Not sure. I'll double check when I get home. Yes, 132.5. Guess I have Batch 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FacePlant Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Yeah, just got my bottle today. I'll be glad to pop the top and put it by 132.2 and 132.5 (5&6) and give my little opinion. I might need help getting up though. Now the BIG task is to get the colossal 144.1 GTS 16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gusto16 Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 My local store B&M also has the 130.0 - interested in feedback on it as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guardian Enzo Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 I find the #6 really improves with air - it's gotten much smoother and less hot in the month or so I've had it open. It was complex and deep right out of the bottle, but more than a little rough around the edges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Was looking for this earlier so in an effort to keep the batches up to date this is what I have so far. Batch 1 - 134.4 pf Batch 2 - 128.7 pf Batch 3 - 132.1 pf Batch 4 - 132.2 pf Batch 5 - 129.7 pf Batch 6 - 132.5 pf Batch 7 - 130.0 pf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcbt Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 (edited) 36 minutes ago, tanstaafl2 said: Was looking for this earlier so in an effort to keep the batches up to date this is what I have so far. Batch 1 - 134.4 pf Batch 2 - 128.7 pf Batch 3 - 132.1 pf Batch 4 - 132.2 pf Batch 5 - 129.7 pf Batch 6 - 132.5 pf Batch 7 - 130.0 pf That's good intel, thanks. Blake over at bourbonr is good about keeping the ECBPs updated but not so much with the Stagg Jr. Edited October 14, 2016 by dcbt typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bbstout Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Is the boom over? At my local total wine there have been 4 bottles of jr sitting on the shelves for around a month. It's taking every ounce of will power not to buy these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledInBond Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 5 minutes ago, Bbstout said: Is the boom over? At my local total wine there have been 4 bottles of jr sitting on the shelves for around a month. It's taking every ounce of will power not to buy these. I have seen bottles of Stagg Jr sitting on some shelves as well. The Total Wine near me sells it for $45.99 as well so it's not like people are staying away because of gouge pricing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bbstout Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 11 minutes ago, BottledInBond said: I have seen bottles of Stagg Jr sitting on some shelves as well. The Total Wine near me sells it for $45.99 as well so it's not like people are staying away because of gouge pricing I agree. I' m torn between stagg and EC BP... $65 for EC & $45 for stagg. What does everybody think? Is EC worth the $20 difference? I know, first world problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theiano Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 58 minutes ago, Bbstout said: I agree. I' m torn between stagg and EC BP... $65 for EC & $45 for stagg. What does everybody think? Is EC worth the $20 difference? I know, first world problems. It's hard to say whether it is worth $20 more but I do think it has an edge over Stagg Jr. I find them both at a similar price point where I am located ~$52. In my case I just bought a bottle of both.....first world solutions ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcbt Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 (edited) 8 hours ago, Bbstout said: I agree. I' m torn between stagg and EC BP... $65 for EC & $45 for stagg. What does everybody think? Is EC worth the $20 difference? I know, first world problems. I wouldn't hesitate to buy both at those prices. I know ECBP's price has been inching upwards over its history but that's still in line with what I see, and I haven't seen Stagg Jr for 45 in a long time, that's a good deal. Edit to add they are different animals. ECBP lends more oak; Stagg Jr has more of a cinnamon spice (on my palate at least). Just sayin', they are different enough to buy both if you can afford it. Edited October 25, 2016 by dcbt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTNBourbon Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 11 hours ago, Bbstout said: I agree. I' m torn between stagg and EC BP... $65 for EC & $45 for stagg. What does everybody think? Is EC worth the $20 difference? I know, first world problems. I would go with the ECBP, Stagg Jr. is also good though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTNBourbon Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 2 hours ago, dcbt said: I wouldn't hesitate to buy both at those prices. I know ECBP's price has been inching upwards over its history but that's still in line with what I see, and I haven't seen Stagg Jr for 45 in a long time, that's a good deal. Edit to add they are different animals. ECBP lends more oak; Stagg Jr has more of a cinnamon spice (on my palate at least). Just sayin', they are different enough to buy both if you can afford it. Agree on the taste as well. Also agree, if ya got the money get them both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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