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Baker’s 7 Year vs George T. Stagg
Put Baker’s 7 Year next to George T. Stagg and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Baker’s 7 Year | George T. Stagg |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 7 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) | 142.8 proof (71.4% ABV) +36 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 ~$413 less | ~$150 – $800 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Baker’s 7 Year and George T. Stagg do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Baker’s 7 Year
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
George T. Stagg
Very complex, with the taste profile moving across the entire palate.
Flavor Profile
Baker’s 7 Year George T. Stagg
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 6/10 heat: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, George T. Stagg 10 out of 10
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, George T. Stagg 3 out of 10
oak 7/9 oak: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, George T. Stagg 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, George T. Stagg 7 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, George T. Stagg 6 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, George T. Stagg 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Baker’s 7 Year: The gentlest of the Beam small-batch collection despite its 107 proof, thanks to an unusually creamy texture. The peanut note is present but softened, sitting under vanilla and light fruit.
- George T. Stagg: The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection's barrel-proof bourbon, around 15 years old. Root beer, dark caramel and charred oak at an enormous proof that changes each year.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Baker’s 7 Year if you want the Beam character in its smoothest, creamiest form at a real proof point at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with George T. Stagg if you want the oldest, hottest, most concentrated Buffalo Trace bourbon you can find with significantly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Baker’s 7 Year); neat (George T. Stagg).