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George T. Stagg vs Bulleit Bourbon
George T. Stagg and Bulleit Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus a sourced, rye-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | George T. Stagg | Bulleit Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 142.8 proof (71.4% ABV) +53 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $800 | ~$25 – $32 ~$447 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- 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
George T. Stagg
Very complex, with the taste profile moving across the entire palate.
Bulleit Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
George T. Stagg Bulleit Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 10/4 heat: George T. Stagg 10 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 4 out of 10
oak 9/5 oak: George T. Stagg 9 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/5 sweetness: George T. Stagg 7 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 7 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: George T. Stagg 3 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 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.
- Bulleit Bourbon: The bottle that put high-rye bourbon in every cocktail bar in the country. Peppery and dry with the familiar MGP dill note, and it earns its place behind the bar more than in a glass on its own.
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 Bulleit Bourbon if you want a dry, peppery, high-rye bourbon built for cocktails and available absolutely everywhere at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (George T. Stagg); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Bulleit Bourbon).