Is Stagg Bourbon?

[sku]

It never occurred to me before, but looking at the regs, Bourbon must be "produced at not exceeding 160° proof ...and stored at not more than 125° proof "

Since the new Staggs are up in the 70% abv range, does this take them out of the definition of Bourbon?

[pepcycle]

"Stored at" means Barrel Entry not at barrel dumping.

[sku]

Doesn't abv go down, not up, between barrel entry and barrel dumping...angel's share and all?

[ILLfarmboy]

Doesn't abv go down, not up, between barrel entry and barrel dumping...angel's share and all?

Scotch generally ticks downward whereas bourbon/rye generally go up in ABV.

[OscarV]

Scotch generally ticks downward whereas bourbon/rye generally go up in ABV.

I am not a scotch expert (nor do I play one on TV) but how can this be?

I don't get it.

[ILLfarmboy]

I am not a scotch expert (nor do I play one on TV) but how can this be?

I don't get it.

These threads address that peculiarity.

http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5055&highlight=molecule

http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4497&highlight=molecule

[jburlowski]

No, Stagg is a BOURBON.

[sku]

Thanks for the replies. Very helpful.

[HipFlask]

Some call it break cleaner but I call it bourbon.

[spun_cookie]

Some call it break cleaner but I call it bourbon.

I like to think of it as the nectar of the Gods

[HipFlask]

I was just kidding about the brake cleaner. I love the stuff it is in my top 5 pours. But in a pinch you could soak brake parts in it and all the gunk will dissolve. I'd still drink the whiskey. It is just that good.

[SMOWK]

I Agree! Stagg's at the top for me right now, I'm liking it a lot more than the PVW20 & EC18 right next to it. Although the Vintage 17 to the left is MIGHTY tasty!!!

Luckily I have 2 more bottles of the Stagg left. One to open with the ORVW 10/107, and the other to open with the new WL Weller BTAC I just got.

[spun_cookie]

I was just kidding about the brake cleaner. I love the stuff it is in my top 5 pours. But in a pinch you could soak brake parts in it and all the gunk will dissolve. I'd still drink the whiskey. It is just that good.

i knew what you meant.... I was just adding in my 2-cents worth... I have seen your posts and know it is in your top selections.... it will also disolve rubber and a few other items... like your liver :grin:

mmm looking at getting an older bottle of the stagg now...