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Stagg vs Stellum Bourbon
Stagg and Stellum Bourbon are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$70 – $120 vs. ~$45 – $55).
Key Specifications
| Feature | 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 | 130 proof (65% ABV) +15 proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $120 | ~$45 – $55 ~$45 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Stagg and Stellum Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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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Stellum Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Stagg Stellum Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 9/6 oak: Stagg 9 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 10/7 heat: Stagg 10 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Stagg 7 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Stagg 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Stagg 4 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Stagg 7 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- 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.
- 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 Stagg if you want the biggest, hottest, most concentrated expression of the Buffalo Trace profile with 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 (Stagg); neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon).