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Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year vs Stagg
Comparing Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and Stagg reveals a matchup between a sourced, spice-driven blend and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year | 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) | 130 proof (65% ABV) +39 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$45 less | ~$70 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and Stagg do not publish an official mash bill.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
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Stagg
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Stagg
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/10 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10, Stagg 10 out of 10
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Stagg 7 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10, Stagg 4 out of 10
oak 8/9 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10, Stagg 9 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10, Stagg 7 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Stagg 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Stagg: Uncut and unfiltered Buffalo Trace at a proof that demands respect. Dark chocolate, espresso and charred oak arrive with genuine heat, and a few drops of water unlock a surprising amount of fruit.
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 Stagg if you want the biggest, hottest, most concentrated expression of the Buffalo Trace profile with significantly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year); neat (Stagg).