Myers's Rum Signature Cask Collection George T. Stagg Finish is the standout release from the brand's 2024 launched Signature Cask Collection, a five expression series that finishes Myers's classic Jamaican Original Dark Rum in barrels previously used to age the legendary Buffalo Trace Antique Collection bourbons and ryes. This expression is finished in barrels that once held George T. Stagg, the 15 year old uncut, unfiltered, barrel proof bourbon from BTAC, and is bottled at a robust 100 proof, the highest in the Signature Cask range, to showcase the bold influence of cask strength bourbon on Myers's molasses driven rum. The result is a Jamaican rum with the muscle and complexity of an aged American whiskey, layering deep cocoa, leather, and charred oak over the rum's signature dark molasses character. Limited release, allocated, and a natural collector's pick for both rum aficionados and bourbon enthusiasts who chase the BTAC lineup.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
Myers's Rum |
| Producer |
Sazerac Company |
| Type |
Jamaican Dark Rum, Bourbon Barrel Finished |
| Base |
100% Molasses, Pot and Column Still Distilled |
| Finish |
Ex George T. Stagg Bourbon Barrels (Buffalo Trace Antique Collection) |
| ABV |
50% |
| Proof |
100 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
Jamaica (finished in USA) |
| Release |
Signature Cask Collection, Launched October 2024 |
| Series |
1 of 5 expressions in the Signature Cask Collection |
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep mahogany with rich amber highlights from the bourbon cask finish.
Nose: Dark molasses, leather, coffee, and charred oak with a backbone of warm vanilla and toasted nuts.
Palate: Deep dark cherry, brown sugar, dark chocolate, and toasted oak balanced against the rum's natural molasses sweetness, with a noticeable cask strength bourbon warmth.
Finish: Long, robust, and slightly smoky with strong oak presence and lingering bourbon spice.
FAQ
What makes the George T. Stagg finish different from the other Signature Cask Collection releases? The Stagg expression is bottled at 100 proof, the highest in the collection, because it inherits character from a barrel proof bourbon. The Eagle Rare 17 finish is 86 proof, William Larue Weller is bottled lower, and the Sazerac Rye and Thomas H. Handy expressions sit between 42% and 43%. Each expression's proof is calibrated to highlight the influence of the original BTAC barrel.
Is this rum the same as George T. Stagg bourbon? No. This is Myers's Jamaican rum that has been finished in barrels that previously held George T. Stagg bourbon. The base spirit remains rum, but the empty Stagg cask passes on rich bourbon character including charred oak, leather, and dark fruit.
How limited is this release? Allocation has not been publicly disclosed by Sazerac, but the entire Signature Cask Collection is limited and tied to the supply of post BTAC barrels. Real world pricing has trended well above the $79.99 SRP and many retailers have already sold through.
Where can I buy Myers's Rum George T. Stagg Finish online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
