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Stellum Bourbon vs George T. Stagg
Stellum Bourbon and George T. Stagg sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stellum Bourbon | George T. Stagg |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) | 142.8 proof (71.4% ABV) +28 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$425 less | ~$150 – $800 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Stellum Bourbon and George T. Stagg do not publish an official mash bill.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
Stellum Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
George T. Stagg
Very complex, with the taste profile moving across the entire palate.
Flavor Profile
Stellum Bourbon George T. Stagg
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/9 oak: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, George T. Stagg 9 out of 10
heat 7/10 heat: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, George T. Stagg 10 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10, George T. Stagg 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, George T. Stagg 7 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, George T. Stagg 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10, George T. Stagg 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- 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.
- 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.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon); neat (George T. Stagg).