I Paid $200 for a Stagg 23C (I said I Wouldn't)

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  • čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
  • Is Stagg 23C a $200 bourbon?
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Komentáře • 91

  • @WhiskeyBank
    @WhiskeyBank Před 4 měsíci +15

    Batch 23C was one of my favorite pours of 2023! If you have a hard time finding Stagg at less than $200, this gives the rest of us no chance at all 😆. Thanks for the video!

    • @drinks4days
      @drinks4days Před 28 dny +1

      It rains Stagg in AZ. I have 30 bottles

    • @WhiskeyBank
      @WhiskeyBank Před 28 dny +1

      @@drinks4days I need some of that rain here 🤣

  • @travisryan6593
    @travisryan6593 Před 4 měsíci +6

    Grabbed one yesterday for one C-note. Excited to crack it!

  • @AMWhiskey-kl8qh
    @AMWhiskey-kl8qh Před 4 měsíci +3

    I hated this batch when I first opened it but once it opened up it became one of my favorites, slightly behind 22A for me. Cheers

    • @uwrossl
      @uwrossl Před měsícem

      Absolutely terrible when first cracked for me too. Zero aromatics. Vague and unbalanced on the palate with an astringency on the finish. 2nd pour was a bit better. Going to let it sit for a couple of weeks and hope it opens up. First Stagg purchase I've bought since they dropped the Jr and it's pretty disappointing at the moment

  • @mkedrones
    @mkedrones Před 4 měsíci +3

    The best thing I did for my 23C was add a couple drops of water to the glass and let it sit before drinking

  • @patgleason2993
    @patgleason2993 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Hey Matt. I’m with you. I overpaid for 23b and 23c…due to the hype. I am 100% on board with your review. It’s good, not great. I won’t buy another bottle, too many other complex bourbons in that price range .

  • @marine10672000
    @marine10672000 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thanks for the video I always enjoy your take. 23c is the only batch I have been able to get a hold of, but it’s been amazing for me. Cheers 🥃
    Kung Pow beef for the win!!

  • @kubankronic3656
    @kubankronic3656 Před 4 měsíci +1

    was lucky enough to find 2 of these AT MSRP

  • @esmeee530
    @esmeee530 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Drank 3/4 of my 23c in 3 weeks. Grabbed a 22a both $200. I prefer 23c. My 1st Staggs maybe my last at secondary lol. Love it though. It's like a cherry cola syrup bomb. Few drops of water 😉. Scored a michter's barrel strength rye this week $53 due to an error on posted price. They still gave it to me. Such a perfect whiskey. Went full tater & bought Blantons gold for my anniversary next month $219 & 3 store picks from keg n bottle. I've been fighting the hype on everything for years. After recent Eagle rare with age statement & 23c. I went crazy & probably spent 1500 in March 😅😅 don't tell my wife 😅🥃.

  • @CJP-Bourbon
    @CJP-Bourbon Před 4 měsíci

    As someone that never gets the chance to buy Stagg locally they are all releases to want for me. Great video Matt and very insightful. Hope you are doing great.

  • @dakotaman07
    @dakotaman07 Před 3 měsíci

    I love my batch 23C! It hits all the right notes. My favorite Chinese would be General Cho's Chicken.

  • @SMokeUCantHandle
    @SMokeUCantHandle Před 4 měsíci +1

    Got one for 70 bucks on the shelf. love it

  • @207WorldWide_Chicago
    @207WorldWide_Chicago Před 4 měsíci +1

    I just got one at a local grocery store here in Arizona for$54 and a week later got another one

  • @clemonsjoey
    @clemonsjoey Před 4 měsíci

    For the first time ever, I was able to get this one for MSRP, but had to spend a TON of time hunting it down! Well worth the hunt though!

  • @_justintylerparks
    @_justintylerparks Před 4 měsíci

    Great video. I’ve only had Stagg batch 18, and I’m still waiting for a pour in which the proof doesn’t overpower the flavor (65.5% alc.).

  • @jaredtaylor7777
    @jaredtaylor7777 Před 4 měsíci

    Stagg was one of those bottles that opened a door for me so I say this from a place of love, there’s really only two batches the fruity candy one, and then the brown sugar Carmel one. That’s it. If you’re not into the skittles like pinch of batch 15, just know 16 will be your jam.

  • @paulfix133
    @paulfix133 Před 4 měsíci +1

    100% Matt. I Paid $75 for a bottle last year. That was almost overpaying for this juice. I just don’t understand the appeal. It’s a good bottle with no complexity whatsoever. Same as most BT juice.

  • @WhiskeyKnows
    @WhiskeyKnows Před 4 měsíci

    Cheers Matty!!

  • @patrickbanick2174
    @patrickbanick2174 Před 3 měsíci

    I have 23a and I think it’s pretty damn good.

  • @OldFashionedWays
    @OldFashionedWays Před 4 měsíci

    always love all the reviews. keep it up. cheers

  • @iiVegasI
    @iiVegasI Před 2 měsíci +1

    Kung pao is where it’s at, but General Tso ain’t bad either.
    Stagg is an incredible pour when you find it under >$100. Over that, and I often pass for the reasons you provided.

  • @alexspurlock3727
    @alexspurlock3727 Před 4 měsíci

    Matt how’s the weight loss going? You still killing it? Haven’t seen you talk about it lately so I was just wondering. Keep it up man!

  • @nicksinderson3302
    @nicksinderson3302 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I got one for $150. It lasted less then week on my shelf once my boubon buddies found out l had it.
    I too thought it was very good, not great. If l see it for $150 again l'll buy it.

  • @hypnocracy6102
    @hypnocracy6102 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I can only dream of finding a bottle of Stagg…guess I’ll have to suffer with a Larceny Barrel Proof, ECBP or JD BP

  • @Dan-vv2fu
    @Dan-vv2fu Před 4 měsíci +4

    I got mine for $60 thanks to a very kind grocery store employee 😊

  • @TheReal_DeanD
    @TheReal_DeanD Před 3 měsíci

    Thanks for saving me $200. One store has Stagg Jr for $180 before tax. My Chinese food dish is the classic roast pork lo mein.

  • @BRANDON-JOE-whiskeyHounds
    @BRANDON-JOE-whiskeyHounds Před 4 měsíci

    Hit nail right on the head. Thankfully I purchased mine at MSRP, or I would have been even more disappointed lol

  • @jamesstreet1144
    @jamesstreet1144 Před 4 měsíci

    I bought one of these for $120 and another for $100 but had to buy a store pick also. Very sweet, good just not exceptional.

  • @davevogelsang6791
    @davevogelsang6791 Před 4 měsíci

    Got mine for $60 in IL. Saw it today in TN for $200. Waiting for 24A. 🥃

  • @DiegoG.whiskey
    @DiegoG.whiskey Před 4 měsíci

    I agree with you they are basically all the same you know what you're getting..once you've had two you've had them all...
    Extra spicy orange chicken is the way to go for me.😃

  • @dreamingwolf8382
    @dreamingwolf8382 Před 4 měsíci

    now there's an idea for a tee from Into the AM... sidewalk chalk drawings on a tongue

  • @frankthetunaman1413
    @frankthetunaman1413 Před 4 měsíci +4

    Had the same experience with the 23C, way too hot with no outstanding flavor. Had a chance to buy the 23C and two bottles of Traveler whiskey for $140 at my cigar bar and passed after having a pour of the Stagg. I’d give it a 7. Glad I tried it first. Plus who the hell wants 2 bottles of Traveler!!

  • @ItsShatter
    @ItsShatter Před 4 měsíci +1

    I got some Stagg 22b at retail recently, by some miracle. For $60 it is incredible.

  • @scottfromoahu2896
    @scottfromoahu2896 Před 3 měsíci

    So, if you were going to finish a Stagg (Jr), what would you do to make it more complex and a better pour? That little "second gear"? Port-finish? Cab-finish? Honey-finish? Sauternes? I'd be afraid to double oak because that could add just bitterness.

  • @kutlasshighproof
    @kutlasshighproof Před 3 měsíci

    It's good. I would still say 22A is better. 🥃

  • @ericpowers8957
    @ericpowers8957 Před 4 měsíci

    I have a hook up at a place that I will never tell anybody that I can get it for $55 a bottle at least a couple times a year. Do I get it every time no but I will never pay that much for any stag Junior ever but I understand why you would if you can't ever find it love her videos, bro keep it up

  • @UltrahotPeppers
    @UltrahotPeppers Před 4 měsíci

    I tasted a sample of 22b and I was able to purchase a 23b for $65 which I haven't tasted yet. The 22b was excellent so I hope the 23b comes in better than your description of the 23c lol!

    • @ItsShatter
      @ItsShatter Před 4 měsíci +1

      22b is the only Stagg I’ve had and it’s one of my top 5 bourbons of all time. So good. Would be curious to know what you think of 23b.

  • @michaelshepler1018
    @michaelshepler1018 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Just got a 23B at retail the other, and was not impressed. I've heard it needs to open up for a few weeks before it becomes good. Any thoughts on this?

  • @brycee5520
    @brycee5520 Před 4 měsíci

    I have picked up 3 bottles of 23c in the last two months. All under $100

  • @dcjenner
    @dcjenner Před 4 měsíci

    There are only x number of each bottle of bourbon available, you paying more (above retail), doesn’t increase this number. If everyone paid retail, then no store would try to get more than retail, the secondary market would disappear, everyone would be happy. Why are people greedy?

  • @Soloseas
    @Soloseas Před 4 měsíci

    Just regular old pork fried rice. But I cant find a good one where I live right now.

  • @beaudwayful
    @beaudwayful Před 4 měsíci

    I would never pay $200 for any bottle of bourbon. That said, I love the Stagg 22A I have. One of the best $55 dollar bottles. If you overpay, it's on you.

  • @USNUSA
    @USNUSA Před 4 měsíci +1

    Moo Goo Gai Pan

  • @stevenm8608
    @stevenm8608 Před 4 měsíci

    i wasnt impressed with this batch of stagg. i tried it with my 22a and the 22a crushed it. so i ended up trading one of the 23c bottles i had for weller 107. im happy i paid retail on it

  • @markpoani2558
    @markpoani2558 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Most I’ve ever paid for a Stagg (Jr) was 100 🦌 all others since have been msrp. That being said I’ve yet to have one that justifies paying anything over msrp. My experience with Stagg is proof, proof, proof and that’s it. No depth, no complexity, just proof and for me that’s nothing remarkable. The Jack Daniels Single Barrel Barrel Proof bourbon and rye offerings bring so much more to the table and are a lot easier to find.

    • @christiancastell1026
      @christiancastell1026 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Everything is opinion based so I won't say you're wrong. But I'd take any stagg batch 12 out of 10 times for any jd single or rye. You're opinion is valid but to say that stagg doesn't have depth makes me think you mix it with coke😂

    • @markpoani2558
      @markpoani2558 Před 4 měsíci

      @@christiancastell1026you lost me at mix with coke lol would never consider that despite my remarks

  • @berkaberk
    @berkaberk Před 4 měsíci

    Hardcore agree with tasting way above its proof. Well done ya sonofabatch

  • @jmalen123
    @jmalen123 Před 4 měsíci

    Pretty close to girl math my friend. But damn, do I agree with you.

  • @philb6409
    @philb6409 Před 4 měsíci

    Can you say the same thing about (similar profiles) Bookers releases?

  • @brianskinner4361
    @brianskinner4361 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Lemon chicken…

  • @TheDrSpEd
    @TheDrSpEd Před 4 měsíci

    General Tso Chicken is the best! So are you Matt!

  • @philc1884
    @philc1884 Před 4 měsíci

    Baby got back.....hair......u sick bztrd....love it!

  • @blakeanderson1214
    @blakeanderson1214 Před 4 měsíci

    There last couple of batches have been VERY overwhelming. Down right disappointing

  • @arios956
    @arios956 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Firecracker shrimp!

  • @RickSwift-dm9dz
    @RickSwift-dm9dz Před 3 měsíci

    Where on the bottle do you find the batch number?

  • @williamhancock9587
    @williamhancock9587 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I got a 23b yesterday as a surprise for 80 bucks thanks to a friendly grocery store.

  • @Newaggie
    @Newaggie Před 4 měsíci

    Of the 22 and 23 batches which are your top 2

  • @ymchapman80
    @ymchapman80 Před 4 měsíci

    What is your top 5 Stagg ever?

  • @BourbonSocial
    @BourbonSocial Před 4 měsíci

    The score doesn’t match the review and definitely doesn’t match how bad this batch is. I did a blind of 23A, 23B and 23C and 23C was my least favorite. It has such an off-putting taste. You said chalk, I thought it was black sharpie markers. 23A was great, 23B was good, 23C was terrible. 22B better than all of them though.

  • @blove932
    @blove932 Před 4 měsíci

    I've had 3 over the years and found every one very hot. Luckily I only paid retail.

    • @jeremybamgbade
      @jeremybamgbade Před měsícem

      Do you typically drink cask strength whiskey?

  • @jasonhunt2909
    @jasonhunt2909 Před 4 měsíci

    Snagged on secondary for 160 delivered to my house.

  • @numanuma20
    @numanuma20 Před 4 měsíci

    Do you really want a remix?

  • @Rob80132
    @Rob80132 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Won a bottle (23c) in a raffle and paid $57...so when I saw another on a shelf for $200, I was happy to pay $257 for two bottles last year. #totallyworthit

  • @stang23456
    @stang23456 Před 4 měsíci

    Tired of spending $$$ on bottles like this that shouldn’t be!

  • @ehtater
    @ehtater Před 4 měsíci

    Salt and Pepper tofu. Everything else is just truck nuts.

  • @justinv548
    @justinv548 Před 4 měsíci

    This doesn’t count as 1 oz Wednesday

  • @josephpatrow
    @josephpatrow Před 4 měsíci +1

    Like a good FOMO Tater, I paid $240 for mine...

    • @yanksrule311
      @yanksrule311 Před 4 měsíci

      Ouch. But if it’s worth it to you then it’s worth it. 👍

  • @thomasanderson2870
    @thomasanderson2870 Před 4 měsíci

    Not worth it, $60 ? Sure I will get it 👍💯😉

  • @christopherryan7654
    @christopherryan7654 Před 4 měsíci

    That face was a-twitching.

  • @bradspawr6352
    @bradspawr6352 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Stagg at $200 is still better than many other LE’s released at that price.

  • @scottlowery1844
    @scottlowery1844 Před 3 měsíci

    Chicken Lo Mein

  • @whiskeyberger5029
    @whiskeyberger5029 Před 4 měsíci

    Matt graduated Cum Laude? Congratulations. Unfortunately I was only able to graduate Cum Rarely.

  • @Hudgi34
    @Hudgi34 Před 4 měsíci

    i thought my wife gave birth to a wookie

  • @LyleMyers
    @LyleMyers Před 4 měsíci

    🇺🇸🥃

  • @semtz11
    @semtz11 Před 4 měsíci

    For $50 it’s an excellent pour 👌🏻

  • @ophidian1965
    @ophidian1965 Před 4 měsíci

    I just hit 666 likes isthat a bad omen😮

  • @bleebloe1234
    @bleebloe1234 Před 4 měsíci

    0:01 more like fat!

  • @mikestich9173
    @mikestich9173 Před 4 měsíci

    Diddy loves some Stagg.

  • @Heatonfeetpete
    @Heatonfeetpete Před 4 měsíci

    How are the new chompers working out for ya Matt?

  • @AnAbortiveRomance
    @AnAbortiveRomance Před 4 měsíci

    I paid 60 for one and 75 for the other of 2 23C's, so suck it. :P