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Charles Goodnight Bourbon vs Stagg
Put Charles Goodnight Bourbon next to Stagg and you have an uncut, high-rye heavyweight set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Charles Goodnight Bourbon | 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) | 130 proof (65% ABV) +15 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $80 ~$18 less | ~$70 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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
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Stagg
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Flavor Profile
Charles Goodnight Bourbon Stagg
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/10 heat: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Stagg 10 out of 10
oak 8/9 oak: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Stagg 9 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Stagg 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Stagg 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Stagg 7 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Stagg 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- 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 Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength at a 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 more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Charles Goodnight Bourbon); neat (Stagg).