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George T. Stagg vs Blanton’s Single Barrel
Comparing George T. Stagg and Blanton’s Single Barrel reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | George T. Stagg | Blanton’s Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 15% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 142.8 proof (71.4% ABV) +50 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $800 | ~$80 – $150 ~$360 less |
- George T. Stagg and Blanton’s Single Barrel do not publish an official mash bill.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
George T. Stagg
Very complex, with the taste profile moving across the entire palate.
Blanton’s Single Barrel
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
George T. Stagg Blanton’s Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 10/4 heat: George T. Stagg 10 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 4 out of 10
oak 9/6 oak: George T. Stagg 9 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: George T. Stagg 7 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: George T. Stagg 3 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- 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.
- 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.
Best enjoyed neat (George T. Stagg); neat, rocks (Blanton’s Single Barrel).