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Charles Goodnight Bourbon vs George T. Stagg
Put Charles Goodnight Bourbon next to George T. Stagg and you have an uncut, high-rye heavyweight set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Charles Goodnight Bourbon | George T. Stagg |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) | 142.8 proof (71.4% ABV) +28 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $80 ~$398 less | ~$150 – $800 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- George T. Stagg does 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
Charles Goodnight Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
George T. Stagg
Very complex, with the taste profile moving across the entire palate.
Flavor Profile
Charles Goodnight Bourbon George T. Stagg
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/10 heat: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, George T. Stagg 10 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, George T. Stagg 6 out of 10
oak 8/9 oak: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, George T. Stagg 9 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, George T. Stagg 7 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10, George T. Stagg 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10, George T. Stagg 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Charles Goodnight Bourbon: A barrel-strength Texas bourbon. The hot Texas climate pulls a lot of oak in six years, giving deep wood, brown sugar and dark fruit with plenty of rye spice.
- 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 Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength 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 (Charles Goodnight Bourbon); neat (George T. Stagg).