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Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year vs George T. Stagg
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and George T. Stagg sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a blender-built, rye-forward bottling versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year | George T. Stagg |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) | 142.8 proof (71.4% ABV) +52 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$425 less | ~$150 – $800 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and George T. Stagg do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
George T. Stagg
Very complex, with the taste profile moving across the entire palate.
Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year George T. Stagg
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/10 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10, George T. Stagg 10 out of 10
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, George T. Stagg 7 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10, George T. Stagg 6 out of 10
oak 8/9 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10, George T. Stagg 9 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, George T. Stagg 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10, George T. Stagg 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year: The older version of Bulleit's high-rye bourbon. Ten years add a lot of oak and leather to the usual rye spice, and the finish turns dry and woody.
- 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 Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year if you want an oak-forward, ten-year high-rye bourbon at a gentle proof at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- 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 (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year); neat (George T. Stagg).