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Blanton’s Single Barrel vs George T. Stagg
Comparing Blanton’s Single Barrel and George T. Stagg reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Blanton’s Single Barrel | George T. Stagg |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 15% rye, 10% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 142.8 proof (71.4% ABV) +50 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $150 ~$360 less | ~$150 – $800 |
- Blanton’s Single Barrel and George T. Stagg do not publish an official mash bill.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
Blanton’s Single Barrel
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
George T. Stagg
Very complex, with the taste profile moving across the entire palate.
Flavor Profile
Blanton’s Single Barrel George T. Stagg
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/10 heat: Blanton’s Single Barrel 4 out of 10, George T. Stagg 10 out of 10
oak 6/9 oak: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, George T. Stagg 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, George T. Stagg 7 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, George T. Stagg 6 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, George T. Stagg 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Blanton’s Single Barrel 3 out of 10, George T. Stagg 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Blanton’s Single Barrel: The bottle that invented the single-barrel category and still trades largely on its horse-stopper cork and its scarcity. The whiskey itself is genuinely good — honeyed and citrus-led with nutmeg spice — but at secondary prices you are paying for the bottle as much as the pour.
- 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 Blanton’s Single Barrel if you want the original single-barrel presentation and a honeyed, citrus-led profile, and the hunt is part of the appeal 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 (Blanton’s Single Barrel); neat (George T. Stagg).