The Best George T. Stagg Bourbon Ever? George T. Stagg 2022 Review!

[@turbosube5083]

As an ex liquor rep (14+ years) I can say there was a time when there was a decent chance of finding a high end Weller, a Stagg, or even a Pappy in a store. These were never in a stores main set, usually behind the counter or in the back for regular customers. There was nowhere near the demand that we see today and it was actually common to get a three bottle case of Pappy 10, sell 2 to the regulars and have one left in case someone asked. The rare bourbons are hit or miss and back then most bourbon drinkers were happy with a brand that was always available. Then someone wrote an article about rare small batch bourbons and the next thing you know here come the speculators. Remember, the suggested retail for any of the 5 BTAC bottles is $99.95 but that will vary because of state taxes. Right now Handy is the only one that is under a grand on the secondary market, the other 4 are easily north of a grand. As long as there are buyers that are willing to pay crazy money these prices will stay where they are. I know that is hardly fair to lifelong bourbon drinkers that aren’t burdened with too much money, which is most of us, but hopefully this won’t last forever.

[@jishnumohan1204]

Please do an all time top 10 no holds barred bourbon list irrespective of cost/availability from what you guys have tasted.

[@eddiepetersen9807]

I think the top 3 would be WLW, Jack Daniels Coy hill, and GTS 2022 lol

[@ericchambers9914]

You two are so entertaining and this channel is so good. I always enjoy a new video and love the Pour Guesses series. But there can be no better tasting note, on this channel or any whiskey channel, in the near or distant future, that can ever compare or compete with "something yellow". If I had been unfortunate enough to have a mouthful of whiskey when those words of wisdom were spoken, I would have spit it all over my laptop screen!

[@BourbonJunkies]

I think it is also the single dumbest note to ever make a video on this channel

[@nofx87]

The 2022 GTS is so damn good, very close to the 2012 which up to this point was my favorite of the Stagg's I've tried. I really enjoyed the 2020 as well, but the 2022 reminds me more of the older releases. If this was the results of taking a year off from releasing GTS it was well worth the wait!

[@dadkicks]

Guys. Great idea. Add a blackboard hanging somewhere in the barn and write it down. That’s a great idea top10 all time. Awesome background image.

[@PeterTea]

I was lucky enough to get a bottle of George T Stagg about a decade ago. Best bourbon I’ve ever had. Still have the bottle with a wee bit of gold at the bottom. I still enjoy to sniff it once in a while.

[@RussD71]

Maybe you can talk IntotheAM to start making towels. Sounded like Dan may have needed one after that Stagg experience. Enjoyed this...one day hope to have the same experience...Cheers!

[@davidvoth7218]

I had the option of this years GTS, ER17 and Handy. I'm very happy with my choice of GTS.

[@Dussander2]

Bar pours. I love them for bottles I haven't tried, or bottles I have but haven't decided to open yet. BUT, the good ones, just make me want the bottle. Bar pours never blow me away like being able to sip an amazing bottle any time I want.

[@gabrielisiordia2123]

Had this for my birthday this year. I paid 100 for the pour but they did give a little over 2oz because it was my birthday.

[@bughjr1]

I paid $25 for a 1 1/2 ounce pour at a dive bar in Phoenix. The 2022 GTS. I thought he had made a mistake and he said no. It's in the system that way. Well three orders later I was a happy man. Then proceeded to come back a couple more times. I think I drank half of the bottle. Went back a couple weeks ago and it was gone. Sad but amazing experience since I've never even had any BTAC pour before.

[@tannerd4879]

Which bar?

[@johnheaton5621]

Dang, I ponied up $60 for a shot in Nashville. I was really happy until the last sip...then sadness and darkness set in. I knew it would be a long time before I did anything so stupid and wonderful like that again.

[@Plubes]

Fortunate up here in CA there’s a chain of restaurants that have 2oz BTAC pours for $30.

[@BourbonJunkies]

that's a steal honestly

[@jimyampolsky108]

where?

[@kado2656]

Luckily I had this at the Louisville airport, first pour out of the bottle. First time having it and it was extremely impressive.

[@johnmorgan233]

The airport serves GTS?

[@kado2656]

@@johnmorgan233 Yea at the Bourbon Academy Tasting Room upstairs. The happen to have a bottle and I couldn't turn down the opportunity for $45 a pour.

[@ShaunSpaeth]

"Something yellow." 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@unsophisticatedwhiskey7389]

This bottle is so good it’s difficult to put into words. I completely understand how y’all feel. Top 5 bourbons I’ve ever had for sure!

[@kevinestep497]

I'll never see a bottle. But, fun to see y'all having an out-of-body experience!

[@chargerguy74]

Could you guys please blind the ‘22 WLW and the GTS?

[@baker217]

Just had this and WLW for the first time side by side a few days ago. Super interesting you got wheater vibes on the 2022 GTS because I did too. It was nearly impossible to say which I liked more. It took me nearly 2 hours to finish them because I just wanted to savor the experience.

[@NoahP.G]

Great review! Would love to see more videos of the rare bottles

[@hintonb]

Super lucky to have gotten a 2020 and a 2022 in lotteries. Can't wait to compare the two

[@mattkalafsky5248]

Just won a bottle of this on a limited release lottery. Can’t wait to get my hands on it

[@red5standingby419]

Best Stagg tasting note ever. Yellow.

[@mcwhiskey3005]

Love my bottle, not sure how someone couldn’t love it. Came in second for me after Eagle Rare 17 for me in this years release. But definitely better than WLW this year! This years Handy though is 🔥

[@LeatherDaddy97]

I definitely dont love it lol

[@jimsweet4718]

It's ridiculously overrated. It's not that balanced

[@matta6301]

I love it. The large majority of reviewers love it. Good thing there are lots of whiskeys out there for the people who don’t love it. Leave this one for me. It’s easily one of the best whiskeys I have had.

[@matta6301]

@@jimsweet4718 what are some examples of whiskeys you consider “balanced”?

[@LeatherDaddy97]

@@matta6301 i just wonder how much of that is the fact that they have the bottle in front of them. Cause sampling it out, most people have been underwhelmed at best with me.

[@ericcrites5827]

The one an only time I tried George T Stagg was a 2012 bottle I tried in 2013. I did not care for it all that much. Not much flavor, just a massive burn. But, It didn't keep me from trying Stagg Jr when it was first released, which I loved immediately and continue to do so. After seeing you guys fawn over GTS, for a couple of years, as well as other folks, I am really interested in trying it again.

[@ASerfling36]

“…that’s what we do for a living, but I feel like you’re really stretching…” hahahahahaha 😂😅😂😅

[@weshaggard]

I paid 40 for an oz and I don't regret it and instead I got a second one. This is a awesome pour. It was at a casino so I took my 100 in slot winnings to pay for this pour.

[@thomassteele6422]

We got a bottle of it at 32 at our bar and we pour 2 ounces. I was lucky enough to have worked the shifts that the bottle was around for lol

[@olivier.st-amand]

While I try to accept the fact that I'll never even see a GTS bottle (I live in Canada), I keep wondering why you guy have 7 million Blue Run bottles on the set but have reviewed so few!

[@hyseptu1733]

That is Dan’s Fan Boy shelf…. Not hating on him or BR.. just the facts!

[@seanchicago2836]

Thanks for asking that. I was wondering as well.

[@link1ater]

The spot by my house has George T for $70/2 oz pour and it was life changing

[@JustinCB1221]

I just got this bottle today for $375. I hope it will be worth it.

[@joshuamire2721]

It is the best one in several years for sure. Not sure if its better than those in the 05-09 range. It is fantastic.

[@michelem9341]

“Something yellow”. Nice to see you blazed.

[@richardmeglio5450]

Just saw one in a small liquor store in California for 999.95. Just couldn't pull the trigger. I wonder if I went back tomorrow and said I'd take it for 800, I wonder if they would sell it to me.

[@princenasiralikalappa5451]

Bring cash, you’d be surprised at how many places are willing to make a deal

[@mikedicampello7969]

Best I've ever tasted, hands down

[@chrishollis2110]

Do y’all do anything to preserve top tier bottles like this? Like using gas to get rid of oxygen? I’m just curious cus this would be a bottle I would want to last for a long time but I want sure how much oxygen would change it.

[@BourbonJunkies]

No, we held onto a 2019 stagg which was only 118 proof for a really long time and didn't notice any flavor degradation.

[@irishted13]

Fiddle Faddle or Crunch & Munch? (They’re yellow)

[@jeremybamgbade]

The 2022 release is the best whiskey I have ever tasted.

[@rrkaminski9]

Darn - a bar near me has all of the 2022 BTAC and i was torn between this and the WLW, so I was excited to get some guidance at the end (if you like this, go WLW, if you like that, go GTS). Guess I'll have to flip a coin but at least I know both will be worth it!

[@BourbonJunkies]

honestly I don't think either is a wrong choice, they're some of the best whiskey I think released in 2022 that we had an opportunity to purchase.

[@doctorsayce1010]

Might get a bottle of George G Stag at some point, looks and sounds nice, great video as always guys, take care

[@rolandsteele2986]

My mouth is watering just looking at the bottle

[@aaronmulcahy2004]

Great video! Best pour I have ever had! Make all the sounds you want. You are way off on your pricing though. I just saw this for $150 for a 2oz. Pour in Cleveland. I thankfully was given a glass by a very generous bourbon enthusiast.

[@LeatherDaddy97]

That price is insane. Thats more than id pay for the whole bottle.

[@BourbonJunkies]

we have had people say they know places with pours from anywhere from $25 to 150, price is very variable

[@aaronmulcahy2004]

@@BourbonJunkies where? We want to know!

[@fishboy2040]

It's so hot, did it blind with 1. Abcs b2 2. Phc dB 3. Gts 22 4. Hh17. It tastes great just drinks like gasoline the first few sips

[@rtpqei1]

Who won?

[@fishboy2040]

@@rtpqei1 they are in order that abcs is on another level

[@LeatherDaddy97]

@@fishboy2040 what does abcs stand for

[@fishboy2040]

@@LeatherDaddy97 a bowman cask strength

[@LeatherDaddy97]

@@fishboy2040 ah ive heard that ones great.

[@jasonczfan8658]

I will just have to take your word for it on this one

[@jimbokyzar8170]

HOLY CRAP!!! Where in the hell did Dan pull out a grandma jam maker kn Wesson MS reference from?! I ask because I grew up there and my wife works there everyday for the last 30 yrs.

[@BourbonJunkies]

it's right up there with "something yellow", no body knows

[@croaker4747]

I got my 2020 for $99. Waited in line 12 hours for it though. Still haven’t opened it.

[@LeatherDaddy97]

I like the 2020 much better

[@mhedden033]

Open it. Life is short. I had a scare at the hospital earlier this year now I don't save things for special occassions.

[@theukyankee]

It's very nice. Definitely drink it!

[@francisrizzo1529]

Not sure I wanna get a pour of this, I recently had a pour of Weller FP and just smelled it for like 15 minutes it seemed so good... Plus Dan saying "this is the most beautiful thing I've ever put in my mouth" is something you don't forget (and not in a good way), kinda like seeing Shawn with no shirt on...

[@dumb0ut224]

Is it weird I saw that strawberry video too 😂

[@matthewgardner2553]

Promise I’m not trolling. 1.25oz pour at my local bar is $30. Same for WLW

[@LeatherDaddy97]

When i first tried gts i paid $16 for 3 oz

[@ehtater]

2022 GTS is one of the best everrrrrr! People will be coming back to this video wondering why GTS 2022 costs 2000 dollars lol.

[@kyleslusher4642]

I wish I could even see a bottle of GTS anywhere.

[@vincec727]

Just got one yesterday!!!!

[@erichartnett41]

I just want to know how much whiskey Sean consumes trying to edit these videos. Dan is literally a Looney Toons character during these reviews.

[@BourbonJunkies]

I try and not consume any, I make enough mistakes sober

[@seven_hundred-seven_hundred]

Very nice. Thank you. (The thumbnail is... )

[@lost2uagain]

15 yrs 5 mo for the 2022 release

[@thomasdantas]

I (sort of accidentally) paid $100 for 2 oz of this a month ago. I'm stingy as hell, so it was not worth it, but wow it was great.

[@BourbonJunkies]

Yea sometimes it's just like that, I wouldn't be too upset at that price depending on the situation I got to have it in. We paid about 75 a pour for eagle rare 17 a few years back on my bachelor party. Was a little dive bar but with friends it was amazing

[@williamumbach592]

There are 17 pours in a bottle (1.5 oz pours), at $75 a pour, that’s $1,275 a bottle.

[@mikecofojohn168]

I adore you both, but can’t fathom gifting you a GTS. Julian Van Winkle says that you shouldn’t swirl your whisky due to it disrupts the alcohol.

[@BourbonJunkies]

That's an interesting take form the swirling thing, been to several distilleries now and a lot of master distillers swirl theirs. Would love to bend his ear on that one honestly

[@darthsteve3145]

Something yellow... LMAO, I am dying!!!!

[@joshuamire2721]

Also saying it tastes like a wheater. What are you smoking? So much better than any wheated bourbon.

[@joeydouken1292]

By George they've done it again❤

[@TheTiltdJ]

KoK in your top 10? And how does it compare to 22 GTS. So far KoK is the best bourbon I've ever had.

[@mhedden033]

Leave it to Dan to screw up the Porter Orter in the outro. This is basically my dream bottle but I won't pay over $250/bottle at this point in my life.

[@Jason_Batman25]

“Something yellow”😂

[@brandoncmptrades]

Ran that back 4 times. Funniest thing I've seen in a hot minute! Oh God I can't stop laughing!! Get some help lol

[@joeymack8384]

If you think Duck Donuts in Ohio is good you need to try Bill's Donuts also in Ohio. Best donuts in the world.

[@seand4682]

Love the pAul Hollywood reference lol

[@Mybourbonpalate]

I got a 2oz pour of the GTS22 for $42!!!!

[@kirklandeche937]

Wow! That must be nice! Cheers!

[@cagenazariah]

GTS 2019 is still undoubtedly the BEST whiskey I’ve ever had. I’ve yet to experience anything melt through my palate more eloquently. Forever grateful to my local whiskey bar selling me a 2oz pour for $30 as a congratulations for my college graduation.

[@stevenshytles3484]

Sweet sound

[@tscherer7542]

I’ve stopped chasing GTS, it fell off a cliff in terms of quality around 2015. Maybe its come back, IDK. The bourbon junkies sure make it sound like it, but whatever… its just whiskey. “Stop it, get some help!”

[@LeatherDaddy97]

Its still good for 100, but over 150 im passing

[@jimsweet4718]

I don't get the excessive fawning over it. It has some good flavors but it drinks hot and lacks balance

[@LeatherDaddy97]

@@jimsweet4718 yeah thats my exact experience. And just about everyone ive sampled it to

[@brucebelitz3451]

My daughter and I tried a pour of the latest CYPB last night and all I have is sweet, no finish. Nose was nice but sweet and Oak were the standouts! Not impressed! Not worth the price!

[@ericmorris9660]

I was focused on the bottle until Dan showed his undies 1:40 😂😂

[@justinrolf3128]

Something yellow on the palate

[@raymonddurkin]

I saw it last week for $1,000… walked away.

[@BourbonJunkies]

yea not worth that much to me

[@markemenecker5656]

was the yellow flavor a Twinkie?

[@BourbonJunkies]

he didn't know, just something yellow

[@chancedownsvids]

Professional tasting note: something yellow 😂😂

[@theabomb9938]

Dan acting crazy seems silly, until you have a bottle that blows your brains out. Stagg Jr I thought my head gonna fall off. Lol Something yellow is bc Dan's taking the piss😅🤣

[@chargerguy74]

The masters keep bottle is my favourite bottle out there. Love that one on the shirt

[@hambonelouis]

Surprise! It’s regular Makers.

[@ivanindreland7743]

First like is mine you're welcome

[@Theyen2012]

Something yellow, not a banana 😂😂😂

[@whodat417]

I live in the same town as you let me try some

[@joshuaglass1731]

Paid 26$ plus tax for 3 ounce pour and they keep it in stock lol

[@1212omen]

Looks like this banger of bottle, banged them lmao

[@nredman]

Nick Jones is the man.

[@LeatherDaddy97]

Hes great

[@musashi3398]

Had this a week ago.... it was disappointing. Least good Stagg I've had.

[@LeatherDaddy97]

I agree personally

[@jasongalbraith7912]

I have the paperwork on both that I can email you pics of. Was given to me with the bottles. Full profile of each.

[@danrudnick5252]

Zero chance anyone photoshops that thumbnail. Zero, I tell ya.

[@robertharper2158]

It does not need a Swirl Job, guy's!

[@louidaiv2387]

Somebody take off the bottle and tag them

[@kylelarson7840]

Disappointed in the lack of long pour.

[@whatsinaname6745]

My local Bourbon bar had this for $100 for 1 oz, $200 for 2. And I couldn’t do it! Even after all your moans and groans I couldn’t do it….

[@LeatherDaddy97]

Thats supposed to be the price of the whole bottle. I wouldnt do it either

[@berendskelly3311]

3oz pour 30 bucks lol, that's what I pay.

[@JohnKay79]

Something yellow

[@javieracosta3439]

I'd gladly pay 50,000 ¥ for a bottle of this

[@ReverseProof]

Something yellow? Twinkie?

[@machiavelli_g4458]

how do you just keep getting all the good bottles... people just send you guys shit? im jealous

[@PeaceIsBetter]

Cherry cordials, now strawberry brownies? C'mon man you're making s*** up.

[@BourbonJunkies]

I mean aren't all the tasting notes?

[@travissmith1303]

Ha LOVE IT!

[@rolandsteele2986]

Lucky freaks that’s all I can say!!! So jealous