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George T. Stagg vs Stellum Bourbon
George T. Stagg and Stellum Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | George T. Stagg | Stellum Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 142.8 proof (71.4% ABV) +28 proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $800 | ~$45 – $55 ~$425 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- George T. Stagg and Stellum Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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.
Stellum Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
George T. Stagg Stellum Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 9/6 oak: George T. Stagg 9 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 10/7 heat: George T. Stagg 10 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: George T. Stagg 7 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: George T. Stagg 3 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy finish.
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 Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (George T. Stagg); neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon).