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Stagg vs Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
Put Stagg next to Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stagg | Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 130 proof (65% ABV) +39 proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $120 ~$15 less | ~$90 – $130 |
- Stagg and Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Stagg
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Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
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Flavor Profile
Stagg Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 10/4 heat: Stagg 10 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
spice 7/4 spice: Stagg 7 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Stagg 7 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10
oak 9/8 oak: Stagg 9 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Stagg 5 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Stagg 4 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish: The standard Michter's bourbon given a second toasted barrel, which adds sweetness and wood to an already polished pour. Genuinely good, though the price has drifted well past what the liquid alone justifies.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Stagg if you want the biggest, hottest, most concentrated expression of the Buffalo Trace profile at a lower price point.
- Go with Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish if you want the smoothest, most polished toasted-barrel pour here and price is not the deciding factor.
Best enjoyed neat (Stagg); neat (Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish).