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George T. Stagg vs Charles Goodnight Bourbon
Put George T. Stagg next to Charles Goodnight Bourbon and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against an uncut, high-rye heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | George T. Stagg | Charles Goodnight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 142.8 proof (71.4% ABV) +28 proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $800 | ~$75 – $80 ~$398 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.
Charles Goodnight Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
George T. Stagg Charles Goodnight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 10/8 heat: George T. Stagg 10 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 9/8 oak: George T. Stagg 9 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: George T. Stagg 7 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: George T. Stagg 3 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- 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.
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 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.
Best enjoyed neat (George T. Stagg); neat, rocks (Charles Goodnight Bourbon).