Myers's Rum Signature Cask Collection George T Stagg

Myers's Rum Signature Cask Collection George T Stagg is Jamaican dark rum finished in barrels that previously held George T. Stagg, the 15-year-old barrel-proof bourbon of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection: 100 proof (50% ABV) — the highest proof of the five — 750mL, drawn from a single barrel — and it is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.

This is the boldest expression in Sazerac Master Blender Drew Mayville's 2024 Signature Cask Collection. Five single barrels of Myers's Original Dark Rum — 100% molasses, a blend of pot- and column-still distillates matured in traditional oak barrels in Jamaica, primarily at Clarendon Distillery — each finished in a different Buffalo Trace Antique Collection cask and bottled at its own unique proof: Stagg at 100, William Larue Weller at 83, Sazerac Rye 18yr at 86, Thomas H. Handy at 84.5, and Eagle Rare 17yr at 86. Here, 15-year barrel-proof bourbon wood brings the deepest char and oak of the set. Myers's dates to 1879, founded by Frederick Louis Myers, and remains the original Jamaican dark rum; Sazerac acquired it in 2018.

Tasting notes (per the official press release): bold, with a nose dominated by rich dark molasses, leather, coffee, and charred oak influence from the barrel. The palate is the most powerful and complex among the five — deep dark cherries and brown sugar, with the higher proof giving extra kick while the rum's essence shines through. The finish is robust, with a strong oak presence, lingering smoky character, and a slight bitterness adding complexity.

Why buy the Stagg expression? Because it is the most powerful of the five Signature Cask rums — 100 proof, finished in the deepest bourbon-wood of the collection — and a limited single-barrel release that will not be repeated. Browse the Myers's brand collection, more whisky, and other international spirits.

Serving note: bold at 100 proof — add water slowly to find your strength; superb neat for barrel-proof bourbon fans crossing over.

What proof is the Stagg expression? 100 proof (50% ABV) — the highest of the five collection expressions.

What barrel was it finished in? Barrels that previously held George T. Stagg, a 15-year-old barrel-proof bourbon from the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection.

How old is the rum? No age statement is published for this expression; the "15" describes the bourbon that previously occupied the finish barrel.

How many bottles are there? A limited release — each bottle is drawn from a single barrel.