{"title":"STAGG (GEORGE T. STAGG FAMILY)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mw-master-container{\n --mw-accent: #c68a4c;\n --mw-glow: #a8261e;\n --mw-bg: #f8f5ee;\n --mw-panel: #ede6da;\n --mw-hair: #d5cbbe;\n --mw-ink: #1a1514;\n --mw-body: #2b2523;\n\n width:100vw; margin-left:calc(50% - 50vw); margin-right:calc(50% - 50vw);\n box-sizing:border-box; font-family:inherit; background:#f8f5ee !important; color:#1a1514 !important;\n line-height:1.7; padding:24px 0 80px 0; margin-bottom:60px;\n}\n.mw-master-container *{ box-sizing:border-box; }\n.mw-master-container h2,.mw-master-container h3,.mw-master-container p,.mw-master-container dl,\n.mw-master-container dt,.mw-master-container dd{ margin:0; padding:0; font-family:inherit; line-height:inherit; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-wrap{ max-width:1560px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 48px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent{ color:#a8261e !important; font-weight:bold !important; text-decoration:underline !important; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent:hover{ color:#1a1514 !important; text-decoration:underline !important; }\n\n.mw-master-container .mw-h3{ color:#a8261e !important; font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase;\n font-size:0.95rem; letter-spacing:3px; margin-top:40px; display:block;\n border-bottom:2px solid #d5cbbe; padding-bottom:8px; margin-bottom:20px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-info-box{ background:#ffffff !important;\n padding:25px; margin:25px 0; border-radius:6px; border:1px solid #d5cbbe;\n border-left:5px solid #a8261e; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04); }\n.mw-master-container .mw-list{ margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem; color:#2b2523 !important; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-list li{ margin-bottom:6px; color:#2b2523 !important; }\n\n.mw-master-container .mw-table-scroll{ \n overflow-x:auto; width:100%; margin-top:20px; margin-bottom:35px; \n border-radius:8px; border:1px solid #c8bebd; box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.06); \n background:#ffffff !important;\n}\n\n.mw-master-container .speakable{ font-size:1.05rem; color:#2b2523 !important; line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:30px; }\n\n@media (max-width:768px){\n .mw-master-container .mw-wrap{ padding:0 24px; }\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container mw-hub-stagg\" style=\"background-color: #f8f5ee !important; color: #1a1514 !important;\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap\"\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"color: #2b2523 !important;\"\u003eStagg — sold as Stagg Jr. from its 2013 debut through Batch 17 — is Buffalo Trace Distillery's uncut, unfiltered barrel-proof Kentucky straight bourbon, released in small numbered batches that now arrive as many as four times a year. Midnight Whiskey documents all thirty-three releases through summer 2026, from 134.4-proof Batch 1 to the new 26B, with a dedicated page for every batch in the chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Stagg \u0026amp; Stagg Jr. Batch Chain\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"color: #2b2523 !important; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003eStagg began in 2013 as Stagg Jr. — Buffalo Trace Distillery's more accessible counterpart to the senior George T. Stagg — and has grown into a chain of thirty-three barrel-proof batches, every one bottled uncut and unfiltered from the distillery's low-rye Mash Bill #1. The run opened with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-1\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 134.4-proof 2013 original\u003c\/a\u003e, still the strongest release in the chain to date. Sequential numbering carried through 2021; the Jr. came off the label with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-batch-18\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe first bottle labeled simply Stagg\u003c\/a\u003e, Batch 18, in 2022. Year-letter codes took over the same year, beginning with 22B and — in the chain's one reversal — \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-batch-22a\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 22A that shipped after 22B\u003c\/a\u003e. From 2024 the cadence reached four batches a year, and the line now runs through \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-batch-26a\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eBatch 26A from Spring 2026\u003c\/a\u003e to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-batch-26b\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 125.2-proof 26B from summer 2026\u003c\/a\u003e, the gentlest bottling the chain has produced so far. Each batch is wired here in release order, and the ledger below lists year and label proof for all thirty-three. The chain sits beside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/buffalo-trace-antique-collection\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe senior Stagg's Antique Collection home\u003c\/a\u003e within \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe master whiskey index at Midnight Whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff !important; border: 1px solid #d5cbbe; border-left: 5px solid #a8261e;\"\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"mw-list\"\u003e\n \u003cli style=\"color: #2b2523 !important;\"\u003eIntroduced by Buffalo Trace Distillery in 2013 as Stagg Jr.; the Jr. suffix left the front label with Batch 18 in 2022.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli style=\"color: #2b2523 !important;\"\u003eEvery batch is bottled uncut and unfiltered at barrel proof from Buffalo Trace's low-rye Mash Bill #1, with no age statement on the label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli style=\"color: #2b2523 !important;\"\u003eYear-letter batch codes (22B onward) replaced sequential numbering in 2022 — the one year the letters landed out of order, 22B before 22A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli style=\"color: #2b2523 !important;\"\u003eThirty-three batches have been released through summer 2026; label proofs span 125.2 (Stagg 26B) to 134.4 (Batch 1).\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli style=\"color: #2b2523 !important;\"\u003eRelease cadence has grown from two batches a year (2013–2022) to four a year in 2024 and 2025.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThree Eras at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-table-scroll\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff !important; border: 1px solid #c8bebd;\"\u003e\n \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; background-color:#ffffff !important; text-align:left;\"\u003e\n \u003cthead\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #241815 !important;\"\u003e\n \u003cth style=\"padding:14px 16px; background-color:#241815 !important; color:#ffffff !important; font-size:0.78rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1.5px; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:2px solid #140e0c;\"\u003eEra\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth style=\"padding:14px 16px; background-color:#241815 !important; color:#ffffff !important; font-size:0.78rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1.5px; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:2px solid #140e0c;\"\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth style=\"padding:14px 16px; background-color:#241815 !important; color:#ffffff !important; font-size:0.78rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1.5px; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:2px solid #140e0c;\"\u003eReleases\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth style=\"padding:14px 16px; background-color:#241815 !important; color:#ffffff !important; font-size:0.78rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1.5px; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:2px solid #140e0c;\"\u003eFront Label Reads\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/thead\u003e\n \u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff !important;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important; font-weight:bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStagg Jr. — Batches 1–17\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e2013–2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e17\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003eStagg Jr.\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important; font-weight:bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStagg, numbered — Batch 18\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003eStagg\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff !important;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important; font-weight:bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStagg, year-letter — 22B to 26B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e2022–2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003eStagg, with a year-letter batch code\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n \u003c\/table\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Complete Release Ledger\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-table-scroll\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff !important; border: 1px solid #c8bebd;\"\u003e\n \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; background-color:#ffffff !important; text-align:left;\"\u003e\n \u003cthead\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #241815 !important;\"\u003e\n \u003cth style=\"padding:14px 16px; background-color:#241815 !important; color:#ffffff !important; font-size:0.78rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1.5px; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:2px solid #140e0c;\"\u003eBatch\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth style=\"padding:14px 16px; background-color:#241815 !important; color:#ffffff !important; font-size:0.78rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1.5px; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:2px solid #140e0c;\"\u003eYear\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth style=\"padding:14px 16px; background-color:#241815 !important; color:#ffffff !important; font-size:0.78rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1.5px; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:2px solid #140e0c;\"\u003eLabel Proof\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth style=\"padding:14px 16px; background-color:#241815 !important; color:#ffffff !important; font-size:0.78rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1.5px; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:2px solid #140e0c;\"\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth style=\"padding:14px 16px; background-color:#241815 !important; color:#ffffff !important; font-size:0.78rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1.5px; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:2px solid #140e0c;\"\u003eProof Scale (▮ = 1 proof point above 120)\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/thead\u003e\n \u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #3b221a !important;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd colspan=\"5\" style=\"padding:11px 16px; background-color:#3b221a !important; color:#ffffff !important; font-weight:bold; letter-spacing:1.5px; text-transform:uppercase; font-size:0.75rem;\"\u003eStagg Jr. Era — Batches 1–17 (2013–2021)\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff !important;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#ffffff !important; font-weight:bold !important;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-1\" style=\"color:#a8261e !important; font-weight:bold !important; text-decoration:underline !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatch 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e2013\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e134.4 proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e67.2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c82a1d !important; font-weight:bold; letter-spacing:1.5px; font-size:1rem;\"\u003e▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#f8f4ec !important; font-weight:bold !important;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-2\" style=\"color:#a8261e !important; font-weight:bold !important; text-decoration:underline !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatch 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e128.7 proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e64.35%\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c82a1d !important; font-weight:bold; letter-spacing:1.5px; font-size:1rem;\"\u003e▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff !important;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#ffffff !important; font-weight:bold !important;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-3\" style=\"color:#a8261e !important; font-weight:bold !important; text-decoration:underline !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatch 3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e132.1 proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e66.05%\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c82a1d !important; font-weight:bold; letter-spacing:1.5px; font-size:1rem;\"\u003e▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#f8f4ec !important; font-weight:bold !important;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-4\" style=\"color:#a8261e !important; font-weight:bold !important; text-decoration:underline !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatch 4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e132.2 proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e66.1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c82a1d !important; font-weight:bold; letter-spacing:1.5px; font-size:1rem;\"\u003e▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff !important;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#ffffff !important; font-weight:bold !important;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-5\" style=\"color:#a8261e !important; font-weight:bold !important; text-decoration:underline !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatch 5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e129.7 proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e64.85%\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c82a1d !important; font-weight:bold; letter-spacing:1.5px; font-size:1rem;\"\u003e▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#f8f4ec !important; font-weight:bold !important;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-6\" style=\"color:#a8261e !important; font-weight:bold !important; text-decoration:underline !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatch 6\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e132.5 proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e66.25%\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c82a1d !important; font-weight:bold; letter-spacing:1.5px; font-size:1rem;\"\u003e▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff !important;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#ffffff !important; font-weight:bold !important;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-7\" style=\"color:#a8261e !important; font-weight:bold !important; text-decoration:underline !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatch 7\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e130 proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e65%\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c82a1d !important; font-weight:bold; letter-spacing:1.5px; font-size:1rem;\"\u003e▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#f8f4ec !important; font-weight:bold !important;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-8\" style=\"color:#a8261e !important; font-weight:bold !important; text-decoration:underline !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatch 8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e129.5 proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e64.75%\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c82a1d !important; font-weight:bold; letter-spacing:1.5px; font-size:1rem;\"\u003e▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff !important;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#ffffff !important; font-weight:bold !important;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-9\" style=\"color:#a8261e !important; font-weight:bold !important; text-decoration:underline !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatch 9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e131.9 proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e65.95%\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c82a1d !important; font-weight:bold; letter-spacing:1.5px; font-size:1rem;\"\u003e▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#f8f4ec !important; font-weight:bold !important;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-10\" style=\"color:#a8261e !important; font-weight:bold !important; text-decoration:underline !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatch 10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e126.4 proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e63.2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c82a1d !important; font-weight:bold; letter-spacing:1.5px; font-size:1rem;\"\u003e▮▮▮▮▮▮\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff !important;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#ffffff !important; font-weight:bold !important;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-11\" style=\"color:#a8261e !important; font-weight:bold !important; text-decoration:underline !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatch 11\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e127.9 proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e63.95%\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c82a1d !important; font-weight:bold; letter-spacing:1.5px; font-size:1rem;\"\u003e▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#f8f4ec !important; font-weight:bold !important;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-12\" style=\"color:#a8261e !important; font-weight:bold !important; text-decoration:underline !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatch 12\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e132.3 proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e66.15%\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c82a1d !important; font-weight:bold; letter-spacing:1.5px; font-size:1rem;\"\u003e▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff !important;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#ffffff !important; font-weight:bold !important;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-13\" style=\"color:#a8261e !important; font-weight:bold !important; text-decoration:underline !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatch 13\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e128.4 proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e64.2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c82a1d !important; font-weight:bold; letter-spacing:1.5px; font-size:1rem;\"\u003e▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#f8f4ec !important; font-weight:bold !important;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-14\" style=\"color:#a8261e !important; font-weight:bold !important; text-decoration:underline !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatch 14\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e130.2 proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e65.1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c82a1d !important; font-weight:bold; letter-spacing:1.5px; font-size:1rem;\"\u003e▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff !important;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#ffffff !important; font-weight:bold !important;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-15\" style=\"color:#a8261e !important; font-weight:bold !important; text-decoration:underline !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatch 15\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e131.1 proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e65.55%\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c82a1d !important; font-weight:bold; letter-spacing:1.5px; font-size:1rem;\"\u003e▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#f8f4ec !important; font-weight:bold !important;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-16\" style=\"color:#a8261e !important; font-weight:bold !important; text-decoration:underline !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatch 16\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e130.9 proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e65.45%\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c82a1d !important; font-weight:bold; letter-spacing:1.5px; font-size:1rem;\"\u003e▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff !important;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#ffffff !important; font-weight:bold !important;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-17\" style=\"color:#a8261e !important; font-weight:bold !important; text-decoration:underline !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatch 17\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e128.7 proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e64.35%\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c82a1d !important; font-weight:bold; letter-spacing:1.5px; font-size:1rem;\"\u003e▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #3b221a !important;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd colspan=\"5\" style=\"padding:11px 16px; background-color:#3b221a !important; color:#ffffff !important; font-weight:bold; letter-spacing:1.5px; text-transform:uppercase; font-size:0.75rem;\"\u003eStagg, Numbered — Batch 18 (2022)\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff !important;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#ffffff !important; font-weight:bold !important;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-batch-18\" style=\"color:#a8261e !important; font-weight:bold !important; text-decoration:underline !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatch 18\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e131 proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e65.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c82a1d !important; font-weight:bold; letter-spacing:1.5px; font-size:1rem;\"\u003e▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #3b221a !important;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd colspan=\"5\" style=\"padding:11px 16px; background-color:#3b221a !important; color:#ffffff !important; font-weight:bold; letter-spacing:1.5px; text-transform:uppercase; font-size:0.75rem;\"\u003eStagg — Barrel Proof (2022–Present, \"Jr.\" Dropped) — 22B to 26B\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff !important;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#ffffff !important; font-weight:bold !important;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-batch-22b\" style=\"color:#a8261e !important; font-weight:bold !important; text-decoration:underline !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStagg 22B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e130 proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e65%\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c82a1d !important; font-weight:bold; letter-spacing:1.5px; font-size:1rem;\"\u003e▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#f8f4ec !important; font-weight:bold !important;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-batch-22a\" style=\"color:#a8261e !important; font-weight:bold !important; text-decoration:underline !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStagg 22A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e132.2 proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e66.1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c82a1d !important; font-weight:bold; letter-spacing:1.5px; font-size:1rem;\"\u003e▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff !important;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#ffffff !important; font-weight:bold !important;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-batch-23a\" style=\"color:#a8261e !important; font-weight:bold !important; text-decoration:underline !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStagg 23A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e130.2 proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e65.1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c82a1d !important; font-weight:bold; letter-spacing:1.5px; font-size:1rem;\"\u003e▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#f8f4ec !important; font-weight:bold !important;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-batch-23b\" style=\"color:#a8261e !important; font-weight:bold !important; text-decoration:underline !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStagg 23B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e127.8 proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e63.9%\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c82a1d !important; font-weight:bold; letter-spacing:1.5px; font-size:1rem;\"\u003e▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff !important;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#ffffff !important; font-weight:bold !important;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-batch-23c\" style=\"color:#a8261e !important; font-weight:bold !important; text-decoration:underline !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStagg 23C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e125.9 proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e62.95%\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c82a1d !important; font-weight:bold; letter-spacing:1.5px; font-size:1rem;\"\u003e▮▮▮▮▮▮\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#f8f4ec !important; font-weight:bold !important;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-batch-24a\" style=\"color:#a8261e !important; font-weight:bold !important; text-decoration:underline !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStagg 24A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e127.6 proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e63.8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c82a1d !important; font-weight:bold; letter-spacing:1.5px; font-size:1rem;\"\u003e▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff !important;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#ffffff !important; font-weight:bold !important;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-batch-24b\" style=\"color:#a8261e !important; font-weight:bold !important; text-decoration:underline !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStagg 24B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e127.8 proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e63.9%\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c82a1d !important; font-weight:bold; letter-spacing:1.5px; font-size:1rem;\"\u003e▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#f8f4ec !important; font-weight:bold !important;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-batch-24c\" style=\"color:#a8261e !important; font-weight:bold !important; text-decoration:underline !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStagg 24C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e128.9 proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e64.45%\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c82a1d !important; font-weight:bold; letter-spacing:1.5px; font-size:1rem;\"\u003e▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff !important;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#ffffff !important; font-weight:bold !important;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-batch-24d\" style=\"color:#a8261e !important; font-weight:bold !important; text-decoration:underline !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStagg 24D\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e127.4 proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e63.7%\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c82a1d !important; font-weight:bold; letter-spacing:1.5px; font-size:1rem;\"\u003e▮▮▮▮▮▮▮\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#f8f4ec !important; font-weight:bold !important;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-batch-25a\" style=\"color:#a8261e !important; font-weight:bold !important; text-decoration:underline !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStagg 25A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e126.5 proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e63.25%\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c82a1d !important; font-weight:bold; letter-spacing:1.5px; font-size:1rem;\"\u003e▮▮▮▮▮▮\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff !important;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#ffffff !important; font-weight:bold !important;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-batch-25b\" style=\"color:#a8261e !important; font-weight:bold !important; text-decoration:underline !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStagg 25B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e126.9 proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e63.45%\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c82a1d !important; font-weight:bold; letter-spacing:1.5px; font-size:1rem;\"\u003e▮▮▮▮▮▮▮\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#f8f4ec !important; font-weight:bold !important;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-batch-25c\" style=\"color:#a8261e !important; font-weight:bold !important; text-decoration:underline !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStagg 25C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e125.6 proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e62.8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c82a1d !important; font-weight:bold; letter-spacing:1.5px; font-size:1rem;\"\u003e▮▮▮▮▮▮\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff !important;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#ffffff !important; font-weight:bold !important;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-batch-25d\" style=\"color:#a8261e !important; font-weight:bold !important; text-decoration:underline !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStagg 25D\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e129.2 proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e64.6%\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c82a1d !important; font-weight:bold; letter-spacing:1.5px; font-size:1rem;\"\u003e▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#f8f4ec !important; font-weight:bold !important;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-batch-26a\" style=\"color:#a8261e !important; font-weight:bold !important; text-decoration:underline !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStagg 26A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e129.3 proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e64.65%\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#f8f4ec !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c82a1d !important; font-weight:bold; letter-spacing:1.5px; font-size:1rem;\"\u003e▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▮\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff !important;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#ffffff !important; font-weight:bold !important;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-batch-26b\" style=\"color:#a8261e !important; font-weight:bold !important; text-decoration:underline !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStagg 26B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e125.2 proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; color:#140e0c !important; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e62.6%\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #e3d9cc; background-color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c82a1d !important; font-weight:bold; letter-spacing:1.5px; font-size:1rem;\"\u003e▮▮▮▮▮\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n \u003c\/table\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem; color:#5c5450 !important;\"\u003eAll figures reflect official label-stated bottling proofs, confirmed per release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- COMPONENT 4 — AI-COMPATIBILITY LAYER (C-JSON) --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"CollectionPage\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/stagg#collection\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/stagg\",\n \"name\": \"Stagg \u0026 Stagg Jr. Bourbon\",\n \"description\": \"Buffalo Trace's Stagg — sold as Stagg Jr. through Batch 17 — documented batch by batch: uncut, unfiltered barrel-proof Kentucky straight bourbon released in small batches since 2013.\",\n \"isPartOf\": {\n \"@id\": 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Stagg is Buffalo Trace's uncut, unfiltered barrel-proof bourbon. The 2025 release is one of the strongest ever, aged over 15 years and 4 months and bottled at a hazmat 142.8 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"mw-list\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e2025 proof: 142.8 (71.4% ABV), uncut and unfiltered - 'hazmat' strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAged more than 15 years and 4 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eOne of the strongest Stagg releases to date (4th-highest in brand history)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1, the low-rye recipe shared with Eagle Rare\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePart of the 25th-anniversary, six-bottle 2025 Antique Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-card-label\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card-body speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep oak with a touch of vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold vanilla layered with dark tobacco and ripe cherry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and earthy, with tobacco, vanilla, and enduring oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-card-label\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"mw-card-body\"\u003eStagg is the collection's proof powerhouse, and the 2025 lands at 142.8 proof - among the strongest the brand has released, in full hazmat territory. Aged over 15 years, it headlines \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/buffalo-trace-antique-collection\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 25th-anniversary Antique Collection lineup\u003c\/a\u003e, alongside the year's debut, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eh-taylor-bottled-in-bond-2025\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe new E.H. Taylor Bottled-in-Bond\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (low-rye bourbon)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 yr 4 mo (aged more than)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e142.8 proof \/ 71.4% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUncut, unfiltered (barrel proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2025 Antique Collection (25th anniversary)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml [confirm SKU]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegulatory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDSP-KY-113\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States (Kentucky)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2025 George T. Stagg carries the gunmetal closure and a barrel-proof, no-age-statement panel; the back label and accompanying letter record barrels aged more than 15 years and 4 months. At 142.8 proof it is one of the strongest Staggs ever bottled. By comparison, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/george-t-stagg-2024\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 136.1-proof 2024 Stagg\u003c\/a\u003e was a notch gentler the year before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- RECOMMENDED SERVING --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAt 142.8 proof water is all but required - a splash opens the vanilla and cherry beneath the oak. Neat in a Glencairn it is intense and earthy; a large cube suits a long, slow pour. This is a hazmat bourbon - handle with respect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge T. Stagg is built on Buffalo Trace's Mash Bill #1, the low-rye bourbon recipe it shares with Eagle Rare, and bottled uncut and unfiltered at barrel strength. The 2025 release was drawn from barrels aged more than 15 years and 4 months and reached 142.8 proof, one of the strongest in the brand's history. Stagg's proof and age vary year to year with the barrels selected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle sold through Midnight Whiskey is sourced as an authentic, sealed product and inspected before it ships. Orders are packed with padded, glass-rated handling and require an adult signature (21+) on delivery; we do not ship to anyone unable to verify legal drinking age. 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It is bottled uncut and unfiltered at 126.5 proof (63.25% ABV), follows the distillery's low-rye Mash Bill #1, and is aged in new charred American oak with no official age statement (reported at roughly 8 to 9 years). Deep mahogany in the glass, it leans into oak, spice, and dark fruit: caramelized brown sugar, dark cherry, and molasses give way to heavy oak, dark chocolate, black cherry, and espresso, with a long, hot finish of oak tannins, dark fruit, and peppered heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe first of Buffalo Trace's four 2025 batches — and the fiery, high-heat one of the run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eUncut and unfiltered at 126.5 proof (63.25% ABV), straight from the barrel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLow-rye Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1, aged in new charred American oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eNo official age statement; reported at roughly 8 to 9 years. Deep mahogany color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eOak-, spice-, and dark-fruit-forward, leaning into Stagg's signature heat. 750 mL.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\" class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramelized brown sugar, dark cherry, and molasses, with charred vanilla and a hint of cinnamon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy oak, dark chocolate, black cherry, and espresso, with baking spice and roasted nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and hot — oak tannins, dark fruit, and peppered heat. Dense and concentrated at barrel strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eThe fiery first of the 2025 run, ahead of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-batch-25b\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eBatch 25B, the next release in the 2025 run\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-batch-25d\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eBatch 25D, the last of the 2025 batches\u003c\/a\u003e. For more high-proof bourbon, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe wider bourbon selection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\" style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery (Sazerac) — Frankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand \/ Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStagg (Stagg Jr. 2013–2021; renamed Stagg from Batch 18, 2022)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 25A — first of the 2025 batches (the fiery one)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — barrel proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e126.5 proof (63.25% ABV)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUncut \u0026amp; unfiltered (non-chill-filtered)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-rye Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCooperage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew charred American oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone official — reported at ~8–9 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep mahogany with crimson\/amber highlights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAllocated release (small batch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States (Kentucky)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eStagg began as Stagg Jr. in 2013 and dropped the \"Jr.\" with Batch 18 in 2022; Buffalo Trace now issues two to three batches a year, each marked by the two-digit year plus a letter. Batch 25A opened the 2025 run, and it is the one drinkers describe as the fiery, high-heat release — the batch where Stagg's signature intensity is most pronounced. With 25A on the shelf, the full 2025 set (25A through 25D) is complete, which is part of what makes the opening batch worth holding for anyone collecting the run in order. It is released in limited, allocated quantities, and it is worth remembering this is the Stagg line, not the once-a-year George T. Stagg of the Antique Collection. As the first and hottest entry of the year, 25A is a natural anchor for a batch-by-batch, collectible vertical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003ePour it neat in a Glencairn and let it rest for a few minutes; at 126.5 proof this is the hot one, so a few drops of water go a long way toward opening the caramel and dark cherry and softening the heat. A large ice cube works for a slower pour, but give it a chance neat first — the oak and espresso depth show best with just a little water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eBatch 25A is built on Buffalo Trace's Mash Bill #1, the distillery's low-rye recipe (exact grain percentages are not published). The whiskey is aged in new charred American oak and reported at roughly 8 to 9 years, with no official age statement, then bottled uncut at 126.5 proof (63.25% ABV) and non-chill-filtered. Keeping the natural barrel oils and esters is what gives the batch its dense texture and concentrated flavor — and, at this strength, its pronounced heat. Within the 2025 run, 25A is the high-heat opener: oak, spice, and dark fruit are pushed to the front, and the proof is felt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey is an authorized retailer; every bottle is sold in its original packaging and inspected before it ships. Orders are double-boxed with protective padding and dispatched with temperature-aware handling. Delivery requires an adult signature: the recipient must be 21 or older and present valid government-issued photo ID. For how we verify and grade what we sell, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/authentication\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour authentication standards\u003c\/a\u003e; for white-glove acquisition and storage, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe Vault Concierge\u003c\/a\u003e; and for how we source and vet listings, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/editorial-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour editorial sourcing standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:0;\"\u003eWhat makes Stagg Batch 25A different?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eBatch 25A is the first of Buffalo Trace's four 2025 batches and the one reviewers single out as the fiery, high-heat release of the run. It is bottled uncut and unfiltered at 126.5 proof (63.25% ABV), with a deep mahogany color and an oak-, spice-, and dark-fruit-forward profile that leans into Stagg's signature heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:18px; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eHow should I drink Stagg Batch 25A?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAt 126.5 proof it drinks hot, so most people start it neat in a Glencairn and let it rest, then add a few drops of water to open the caramel and dark cherry and tame the heat. 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It is the second of the four 2025 batches, follows the distillery's low-rye Mash Bill #1, and is aged in new charred American oak with no official age statement (reported at roughly 8 to 9 years). Rather than leading with fruit, 25B leans into oak, char, chocolate, and leather: vanilla cream, black cherry, and brown sugar give way to dark caramel, roasted pecan, cocoa, and cigar-box oak, with a long, warming finish of charred oak, black pepper, and leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e126.9 proof (63.45% ABV), uncut and unfiltered, straight from the barrel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe second of Buffalo Trace's four 2025 batches — sitting between 25C (125.6) and 25D (129.2) on strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLow-rye Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1, aged in new charred American oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eNo official age statement; matured for nearly a decade (about 8 to 9 years).\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eA classic, oak-and-leather expression rather than a fruit-forward one. 750 mL.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\" class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla cream, black cherry, and brown sugar, with a hint of leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark caramel, roasted pecan, cocoa, and cigar-box oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming — charred oak, black pepper, and leather. Thick and full-bodied at barrel strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eThe classic, mid-run batch of 2025, just before \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-batch-25c\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eBatch 25C, the lower-proof batch that followed it\u003c\/a\u003e, and a step below \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-batch-25d\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe year-ending Batch 25D\u003c\/a\u003e on proof. For the wider category, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003emore from our bourbon range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\" style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery (Sazerac) — Frankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand \/ Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStagg (Stagg Jr. 2013–2021; renamed Stagg from Batch 18, 2022)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 25B — second of the 2025 batches (~28th release overall)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — barrel proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e126.9 proof (63.45% ABV)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUncut \u0026amp; unfiltered (non-chill-filtered)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-rye Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCooperage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew charred American oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone official — reported at ~8–9 years (\"nearly a decade\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAllocated release (small batch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States (Kentucky)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eStagg began as Stagg Jr. in 2013 and dropped the \"Jr.\" with Batch 18 in 2022; Buffalo Trace now issues two to three batches a year, each marked by the two-digit year plus a letter. Batch 25B is the second of the 2025 run and, by Breaking Bourbon's count, lands around the line's 28th release overall — a useful marker of how established this bourbon has become. Where some batches push their fruit notes forward, 25B is the classic one: oak, char, chocolate, and leather, with the roasted-pecan and cigar-box character that long-time drinkers associate with the label. It is released in limited, allocated quantities, and it is worth remembering this is the Stagg line, not the once-a-year George T. Stagg of the Antique Collection. For anyone working through the run batch by batch, the mid-proof 25B is a steady, collectible reference point between its siblings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003ePour it neat in a Glencairn or tulip glass to read the full profile; at 126.9 proof, one large ice cube softens it, and a few drops of water open the aroma. Because 25B leans savory and oak-forward, it stands up well next to rich food — smoked brisket, aged Gouda, or a square of dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eBatch 25B is built on Buffalo Trace's Mash Bill #1, the distillery's low-rye recipe also used for George T. Stagg (exact grain percentages are not published). The whiskey is aged in new charred American oak for nearly a decade — roughly 8 to 9 years — with no official age statement, then bottled uncut at 126.9 proof (63.45% ABV) and non-chill-filtered. Keeping the natural barrel oils and esters is what gives the batch its dense, full-bodied texture and its concentrated oak, cocoa, and leather character. The reviewer consensus is that 25B is a \"classic\" expression of the line: true to the established profile rather than chasing an unusual flavor angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey is an authorized retailer; every bottle is sold in its original packaging and inspected before it ships. Orders are double-boxed with protective padding and dispatched with temperature-aware handling. Delivery requires an adult signature: the recipient must be 21 or older and present valid government-issued photo ID. For how we verify and grade what we sell, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/authentication\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour authentication standards\u003c\/a\u003e; for white-glove acquisition and storage, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe Vault Concierge\u003c\/a\u003e; and for how we source and vet listings, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/editorial-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour editorial sourcing standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:0;\"\u003eWhat does Stagg Batch 25B taste like?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eBatch 25B is a classic-leaning Stagg: vanilla cream, black cherry, and brown sugar on the nose, then dark caramel, roasted pecan, cocoa, and cigar-box oak, with a long, warming finish of charred oak, black pepper, and leather. It is bottled uncut and unfiltered at 126.9 proof (63.45% ABV), so it drinks hot and dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:18px; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eWhere does Batch 25B sit in the 2025 Stagg releases?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIt is the second of Buffalo Trace's four 2025 batches (25A through 25D) and, by Breaking Bourbon's count, about the 28th release in the Stagg line since 2013. At 126.9 proof it sits between the lower-proof 25C and the higher-proof 25D, and like every batch it uses Buffalo Trace's low-rye Mash Bill #1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-25b#product\",\n \"name\": \"Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 25B\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/[PLACEHOLDER_IMAGE_PATH]\/stagg-batch-25b.jpg\",\n \"description\": \"Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 25B is a barrel-proof bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 126.9 proof (63.45% ABV) in 750 mL. 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It is the third of the 2025 batches (a winter 2025 release), follows the distillery's low-rye Mash Bill #1, and is aged in new charred American oak with no official age statement (the barrels are reported at roughly 8 to 9 years). The profile is rich but composed: caramel, dark chocolate, and molasses, with roasted nuts, dark cherry and fig, and a long, warming finish of oak, cocoa, and tobacco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e125.6 proof (62.8% ABV) — lower than 25D (129.2) and 26A (129.3), and the more balanced batch of the run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eUncut and unfiltered, straight from the barrel; the third of Buffalo Trace's four 2025 batches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLow-rye Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1, aged in new charred American oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eNo official age statement; the barrels are reported at about 8 to 9 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe younger, barrel-proof sibling to George T. Stagg — not the Antique Collection bottling. 750 mL.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\" class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich caramel, dark chocolate, molasses, and toasted oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown sugar and roasted nuts, vanilla, and dark fruit — black cherry and fig — with peppery cinnamon spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming — seasoned oak, dark chocolate, and tobacco. Full-bodied, but more composed than the higher-proof batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eThe balanced, lower-proof entry of the run, and the release just before \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-batch-25d\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eBatch 25D, the higher-proof release that closed out 2025\u003c\/a\u003e. The series then carried into \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-batch-26a\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe Spring 2026 follow-up, Batch 26A\u003c\/a\u003e. For more from the category, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour other Buffalo Trace bourbons\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\" style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery (Sazerac) — Frankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand \/ Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStagg (Stagg Jr. 2013–2021; renamed Stagg from Batch 18, 2022)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 25C — third of the 2025 batches (Winter 2025)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — barrel proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125.6 proof (62.8% ABV)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUncut \u0026amp; unfiltered (non-chill-filtered)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-rye Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCooperage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew charred American oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone official — barrels reported at ~8–9 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAllocated release (small batch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States (Kentucky)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eStagg began as Stagg Jr. in 2013 and dropped the \"Jr.\" with Batch 18 in 2022; Buffalo Trace now issues two to three batches a year, each marked by the two-digit year plus a letter, and each varies in proof and profile. Batch 25C is the third of the 2025 run, and the outlier on strength: at 125.6 proof it sits well below its 129-plus-proof siblings, which is why it is often called the \"Goldilocks\" batch — rich and deep, but more composed. It is released in limited, allocated quantities, and it is worth remembering that this is the Stagg line, not the once-a-year George T. Stagg of the Antique Collection. For anyone tracking Stagg batch by batch, the lower-proof 25C is a useful, collectible point of comparison against the hotter releases around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003ePour it neat in a Glencairn and give it a minute to open; a few drops of water draw out the caramel and dark fruit. Because 25C runs lower in proof than its siblings, it is the more forgiving of the recent batches to drink neat, and it also holds up well in a bourbon-forward Old Fashioned if you would rather build a cocktail around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eBatch 25C is built on Buffalo Trace's Mash Bill #1, the distillery's low-rye recipe also used for George T. Stagg and Eagle Rare (exact grain percentages are not published — and note this is a low-rye, not a high-rye, mash bill). The whiskey is aged in new charred American oak and reported at roughly 8 to 9 years; it carries no official age statement. It is bottled uncut at 125.6 proof (62.8% ABV) and non-chill-filtered, so the natural barrel oils and esters remain. The lower bottling strength relative to the other recent batches is what gives 25C its more balanced, composed character while keeping the concentrated caramel, dark-chocolate, and dark-fruit depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey is an authorized retailer; every bottle is sold in its original packaging and inspected before it ships. Orders are double-boxed with protective padding and dispatched with temperature-aware handling. Delivery requires an adult signature: the recipient must be 21 or older and present valid government-issued photo ID. For how we verify and grade what we sell, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/authentication\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour authentication standards\u003c\/a\u003e; for white-glove acquisition and storage, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe Vault Concierge\u003c\/a\u003e; and for how we source and vet listings, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/editorial-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour editorial sourcing standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:0;\"\u003eHow does Stagg Batch 25C compare to other batches?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eBatch 25C is bottled at 125.6 proof (62.8% ABV) — lower than several recent Stagg batches — which makes it one of the more balanced, approachable entries in the series while keeping the line's barrel-proof depth. It is the third of Buffalo Trace's four 2025 batches (25A through 25D), released in winter 2025, and like the rest it is uncut and unfiltered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:18px; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eIs Stagg the same as George T. Stagg?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eNo. Stagg is Buffalo Trace's younger, barrel-proof bourbon — formerly called Stagg Jr. — and is not part of the Antique Collection. George T. Stagg is the older, roughly 15-year bottling released once a year in that collection. The two share Buffalo Trace's low-rye Mash Bill #1, but Stagg is younger and comes out in several batches a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-25c#product\",\n \"name\": \"Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 25C\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/[PLACEHOLDER_IMAGE_PATH]\/stagg-batch-25c.jpg\",\n \"description\": \"Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 25C is a barrel-proof bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 125.6 proof (62.8% ABV) in 750 mL. 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It follows the distillery's low-rye Mash Bill #1, is aged in new charred American oak with no official age statement (the barrels are reported at roughly 8 to 9 years), and runs darker than the year's earlier batches: dark cherry and toffee over molasses and dark chocolate, with a long, warming finish of seasoned oak and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe fourth and final batch of Buffalo Trace's 2025 Stagg calendar — a late-2025 release.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eUncut and unfiltered at 129.2 proof (64.6% ABV), straight from the barrel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLow-rye Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1, aged in new charred American oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eNo official age statement; the barrels are reported at about 8 to 9 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eA darker, more brooding batch — dark chocolate, molasses, and seasoned oak rather than bright fruit. 750 mL.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\" class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramelized sugar, vanilla, and toasted oak char.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark cherry and toffee over molasses and dark chocolate, with peppery spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming — seasoned oak, cocoa, and baking spice. A thick, full-bodied texture from the barrel-proof strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eThe final 2025 Stagg, and the release directly before \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-batch-26a\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eBatch 26A, the Spring 2026 release that followed it\u003c\/a\u003e. For the older, higher-age sibling there is George T. Stagg; for another Buffalo Trace pour, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2025\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eEagle Rare's 17-year bottling, also on Buffalo Trace's Mash Bill #1\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour other barrel-proof bourbons\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\" style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery (Sazerac) — Frankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand \/ Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStagg (Stagg Jr. 2013–2021; renamed Stagg from Batch 18, 2022)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 25D — final 2025 release (late 2025)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — barrel proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e129.2 proof (64.6% ABV)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUncut \u0026amp; unfiltered (non-chill-filtered)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-rye Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCooperage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew charred American oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone official — barrels reported at ~8–9 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAllocated release (small batch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States (Kentucky)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eStagg began as Stagg Jr. in 2013 and dropped the \"Jr.\" with Batch 18 in 2022; the liquid did not change, only the name. Buffalo Trace now issues two to three batches a year, each identified by the two-digit year plus a letter, and each varies in proof and character. Batch 25D is the fourth and final entry of 2025 — the year-end release, bottled uncut at 129.2 proof. Where the year's earlier batches leaned brighter and fruitier, 25D is the brooding one: dark chocolate, molasses, and seasoned oak. As an allocated, year-closing batch in a numbered series, it is a natural collectible for anyone tracking Stagg vertically, batch by batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003ePour it neat in a Glencairn and give it a minute. At 129.2 proof it runs hot and dense, so a few drops of water open the aroma and tame the heat, drawing out the toffee and dark fruit. A large cube works for a slower pour, but this is built to be taken close to neat by experienced bourbon drinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eBatch 25D is built on Buffalo Trace's Mash Bill #1, the distillery's low-rye recipe also used for George T. Stagg and Eagle Rare (exact grain percentages are not published — and note that this is a low-rye, not a high-rye, mash bill). The whiskey is aged in new charred American oak and reported at roughly 8 to 9 years in the distillery's Kentucky rickhouses; it carries no official age statement. It is bottled uncut at 129.2 proof (64.6% ABV) and non-chill-filtered, so the natural barrel oils and esters stay in the bottle, which is what gives the batch its thick, chewy texture and concentrated dark-fruit and molasses character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey is an authorized retailer; every bottle is sold in its original packaging and inspected before it ships. Orders are double-boxed with protective padding and dispatched with temperature-aware handling. Delivery requires an adult signature: the recipient must be 21 or older and present valid government-issued photo ID. For how we verify and grade what we sell, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/authentication\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour authentication standards\u003c\/a\u003e; for white-glove acquisition and storage, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe Vault Concierge\u003c\/a\u003e; and for how we source and vet listings, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/editorial-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour editorial sourcing standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:0;\"\u003eWhat is Stagg Batch 25D, and when was it released?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eBatch 25D is the fourth and final 2025 release of Stagg, Buffalo Trace's barrel-proof bourbon, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 129.2 proof (64.6% ABV) in a 750 mL bottle. It arrived in late 2025 as a limited, allocated release; Buffalo Trace issues two to three Stagg batches a year, named by the two-digit year plus a letter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:18px; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eWhat is the mash bill, and how old is the whiskey?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eStagg uses Buffalo Trace's low-rye Mash Bill #1 — the same recipe behind George T. Stagg and Eagle Rare — though the distillery does not publish exact grain percentages. There is no official age statement; the barrels for Batch 25D are reported at roughly 8 to 9 years, matured in new charred American oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-25d#product\",\n \"name\": \"Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 25D\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/[PLACEHOLDER_IMAGE_PATH]\/stagg-batch-25d.jpg\",\n \"description\": \"Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 25D is the final 2025 batch from Buffalo Trace Distillery, a barrel-proof bourbon bottled uncut and unfiltered at 129.2 proof (64.6% ABV) in 750 mL. 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It uses the distillery's low-rye Mash Bill #1, carries no official age statement — the barrels are reported at roughly 8 to 9 years — and is a Spring 2026 release. Expect chocolate and brown sugar, then dark cherry, caramel, and vanilla, followed by clove, baking spice, and charred oak with a long, warming finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAn uncut, unfiltered, barrel-proof bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery — 129.3 proof (64.65% ABV).\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eKentucky straight bourbon on the low-rye Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eNo official age statement; the barrels are reported at about 8 to 9 years in the distillery's Kentucky rickhouses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBatch 26A — a Spring 2026 release; Buffalo Trace issues two to three Stagg batches a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e750 mL; non-chill-filtered, so the natural barrel oils and esters stay in the bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\" class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chocolate and brown sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark cherry — the signature Stagg cherry — with caramel and vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clove, baking spice, and charred oak; long and warming. A dense mouthfeel from the high proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eStagg is the younger, barrel-proof counterpart to the roughly 15-year George T. Stagg. For a closely related pour, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2025\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 17-year Eagle Rare, another Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 bourbon\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe rest of our bourbon shelf\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\" style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery (Sazerac) — Frankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand \/ Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStagg (formerly Stagg Jr., since 2013)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 26A — Spring 2026 release\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — barrel proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e129.3 proof (64.65% ABV)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUncut \u0026amp; unfiltered (non-chill-filtered)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-rye Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone official — barrels reported at ~8–9 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Kentucky rickhouses (humid mid-floor)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAllocated release (small batch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States (Kentucky)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eStagg began life as Stagg Jr. in 2013 and is the younger sibling of George T. Stagg, the roughly 15-year bottling in Buffalo Trace's Antique Collection. Both share the distillery's low-rye Mash Bill #1; the difference is age and release rhythm. Where George T. Stagg arrives once a year, Stagg is issued in two to three batches annually, each identified by the two-digit year plus a letter — so Batch 26A is the first of the 2026 run, bottled uncut at 129.3 proof. It is not diluted to a standard strength, and it is not chill-filtered, which is why the texture is so dense and the dark-cherry note so concentrated. As an allocated Buffalo Trace release, each batch is a finite, collectible pour that batch-to-batch comparisons are built around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003ePour it neat in a whiskey glass and give it a few minutes to open. At 129.3 proof it rewards patience: a few drops of water soften the heat and bring out more of the sweetness, fruit, and spice. A large ice cube works for a slower pour, but this is built to be taken close to neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eBatch 26A is built on Buffalo Trace's Mash Bill #1, a low-rye recipe shared with the flagship Buffalo Trace bourbon (the distillery does not publish exact grain percentages). The barrels are reported at roughly 8 to 9 years, matured in the historic Kentucky rickhouses; time on the warmer, more humid middle floors pulls heavy vanillins and concentrates the spirit. It is bottled uncut at 129.3 proof (64.65% ABV) and non-chill-filtered, so the natural barrel oils and esters remain. There is no official age statement on the label. The bottle itself is thick, wide-shouldered glass with the clean \"STAGG\" antler artwork and a deep amber liquid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey is an authorized retailer; every bottle is sold in its original packaging and inspected before it ships. Orders are double-boxed with protective padding and dispatched with temperature-aware handling. Delivery requires an adult signature: the recipient must be 21 or older and present valid government-issued photo ID. For how we verify and grade what we sell, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/authentication\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour authentication standards\u003c\/a\u003e; for white-glove acquisition and storage, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe Vault Concierge\u003c\/a\u003e; and for how we source and vet listings, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/editorial-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour editorial sourcing standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:0;\"\u003eWhat is Stagg Batch 26A?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIt is a barrel-proof Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 129.3 proof (64.65% ABV) in a 750 mL bottle. Stagg is released in small batches a few times a year; Batch 26A is a Spring 2026 release and a limited, allocated bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:18px; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eHow old is Stagg bourbon and what is the mash bill?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eStagg carries no official age statement; for Batch 26A the barrels are reported at roughly 8 to 9 years, matured in Buffalo Trace's Kentucky rickhouses. It uses the distillery's low-rye Mash Bill #1, the same recipe behind Eagle Rare and Buffalo Trace, and Stagg is the younger, barrel-proof counterpart to the older George T. 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The line dropped the \"Jr.\" from \"Stagg Jr.\" around 2021. Buffalo Trace publishes neither a recipe nor an age for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe 24B label states 127.8 proof (63.9% ABV), barrel proof and unfiltered — bottled from the barrel with no water added and no chill-filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe Fall 2024 release — the second Stagg batch of the year, following the Summer 24A bottling and ahead of the Winter 24C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDistilled and bottled by Buffalo Trace in Frankfort, Kentucky; its regulatory mark is DSP-KY-113, and the distillery — once the George T. Stagg Distillery — belongs to Sazerac.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBuilt on Buffalo Trace's low-rye Mash Bill #1; the corn, rye, and barley split is not released.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSold without an age statement; vendors put maturation near a decade, though the bottle states no age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\" class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toffee and cocoa up front, with a honey-graham sweetness and ripe stone fruit; clove and oak sit behind. At 127.8 proof there is clear barrel heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gingerbread and dark chocolate lead, with cinnamon, ripe stone fruit, and a grilled-pineapple edge over firm oak and a little leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warming and fairly even, closing on sweet baking spice and charred oak, with the strength folded in rather than sharp. Water draws the fruit forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eStagg is Buffalo Trace's standing barrel-proof bourbon, released in lettered batches through the year rather than as the annual George T. Stagg. 24B is the Fall 2024 batch at 127.8 proof; because strength tracks the barrel, the figure shifts each release. Compare it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-batch-24c\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe winter Batch 24C that followed it\u003c\/a\u003e at 128.9 proof, or see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe rest of our Kentucky bourbon shelf\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery (DSP-KY-113), Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e127.8 proof · 63.9% ABV (barrel proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace low-rye Mash Bill #1 — exact grain % not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (non-age-stated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnfiltered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 24B — Fall 2024 (second 2024 batch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.95rem; margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003eBuyers track Stagg by batch because each is a one-time, barrel-strength run; the code on the lower label fixes which release a bottle is. 24B is the Fall 2024 entry in the 2024 sequence — between the summer 24A and the winter 24C — bottled at 127.8 proof under the post-2021 \"Stagg\" label. Store it upright and away from light, with the seal intact, to hold condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.95rem; margin-bottom:25px;\"\u003ePour a small measure and take it neat first to read the barrel strength, then loosen it with a little water or ice to bring up the toffee and fruit. Room temperature serves it best; chilling tightens the oak. It also stands up well as the base of a stirred, spirit-forward cocktail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuffalo Trace distills and ages Stagg in Frankfort, Kentucky on its low-rye Mash Bill #1 — the recipe family behind George T. Stagg, with the grain percentages unpublished. What sets the bottling apart is the lack of intervention: it is barrel proof, bottled from the barrel without dilution, so 24B reads 127.8; and it is unfiltered, skipping the chill-filtration that would strip oils and body. The release is non-age-stated — vendors estimate close to a decade in oak, but no age appears on the 24B label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMidnight Whiskey sells only bottles sourced through authorized U.S. distribution; each is checked for fill level, seal, and label integrity before it ships. Orders are packed in protective single-bottle cartons and released to adults only — delivery requires an adult 21-or-over signature. For more on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/authentication\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe checks each bottle passes\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ehow we store and protect inventory\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/editorial-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe sourcing standards behind each listing\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Stagg Batch 24B?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eBatch 24B is bottled at 127.8 proof — that's 63.9% ABV — and it is unfiltered, exactly as the 24B label shows. \"Barrel proof\" means the bourbon goes into the bottle at the strength it came out of the barrel, with nothing added to hit a round number, which is why each batch reads differently. The Fall 2024 24B comes in just below the winter 24C, which is 128.9 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen was Stagg Batch 24B released?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eBatch 24B is the Fall 2024 release — the second of Stagg's 2024 batches, following the Summer 24A bottling and ahead of the Winter 24C. Stagg comes out in lettered batches rather than on a fixed annual schedule, and each is a separate barrel-proof run identified by the code on the label. Buffalo Trace does not attach an age statement or publish the mash-bill percentages for these releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-24b#product\",\n \"name\": \"Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 24B\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/stagg-batch-24b.jpg\",\n \"description\": \"Stagg Batch 24B is a barrel-proof Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 63.9% ABV (127.8 proof).\",\n \"sku\": \"[PLACEHOLDER_SKU]\",\n \"mpn\": \"[PLACEHOLDER_MPN]\",\n \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Buffalo Trace\" },\n \"category\": \"Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\",\n \"offers\": {\n \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-24b#offer\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-24b\",\n \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n \"price\": \"[PLACEHOLDER_PRICE]\",\n \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n \"itemCondition\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition\",\n \"seller\": { \"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Midnight Whiskey\" }\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-24b#breadcrumb\",\n \"itemListElement\": [\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 1, \"name\": \"Home\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 2, \"name\": \"Whiskey\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/whiskey\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 3, \"name\": \"Stagg Batch 24B\" }\n ]\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-24b#faq\",\n \"mainEntity\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"What proof is Stagg Batch 24B?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Batch 24B is bottled at 127.8 proof - that's 63.9% ABV - and it is unfiltered, exactly as the 24B label shows. 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The line dropped \"Jr.\" from \"Stagg Jr.\" around 2021, and Buffalo Trace publishes no recipe or age for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e127.6 proof and 63.8% ABV on the 24A label — barrel strength, with no water cut in and no chill-filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe inaugural 2024 batch — Stagg's first release of the year, out in Summer 2024, ahead of the fall 24B and winter 24C variants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFrom Buffalo Trace in Frankfort, Kentucky (regulatory mark DSP-KY-113), the distillery once named for George T. Stagg and now owned by Sazerac.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eOn Buffalo Trace's low-rye Mash Bill #1; the corn\/rye\/barley percentages are not published.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eNo age statement on the bottle — which, for a straight bourbon, means at least four years in oak; reviewers estimate closer to seven-to-nine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e An earthy barrel funk opens it, with dry orchard fruit — pear, apricot, peach — and a pound-cake sweetness behind. Trade reviewers read this batch as lighter and spicier than a classic Stagg profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charred oak and bittersweet chocolate lead, with nutmeg, espresso, and a dry-fruit edge over leather; less of the heavy caramel sweetness some sister batches carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-long and spice-driven, with oak and a touch of molasses; a splash of water rounds the funk and brings the fruit up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eStagg is Buffalo Trace's standing barrel-proof bourbon, issued in lettered batches through the year rather than as an annual release footprint. 24A opened the 2024 run as the summer release, showing an oak-and-spice-driven slant. Because each batch tracks its own barrel strength, proof moves release to release; 24A sits at 127.6. See \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-batch-24b\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eBatch 24B, the fall release that followed\u003c\/a\u003e at 127.8, or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour full range of Kentucky bourbon\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery (DSP-KY-113), Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e127.6 proof · 63.8% ABV (barrel proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace low-rye Mash Bill #1 — exact grain % not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (non-age-stated; ≥4 yrs by labeling rule)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnfiltered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 24A — Summer 2024 (first 2024 batch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.95rem; margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003e24A is the first chapter of Stagg's 2024 run — the summer release, logged by collectors as the year's opening batch and noted at the time for a lighter, spicier turn than usual. As with every Stagg, the lower-label batch code is what pins a bottle to its release; 24A reads 127.6 proof under the post-2021 \"Stagg\" name. Keep it upright, out of direct light, and sealed to preserve it long-term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.95rem; margin-bottom:25px;\"\u003eTake a small neat pour first to meet the barrel strength and the batch's earthy edge, then loosen it with water or a clean ice sphere to round the funk and lift the orchard fruit notes. Keep it at room temperature so the oak and spice stay clear; cold temperatures will mask them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eStagg comes off Buffalo Trace's low-rye Mash Bill #1 — the recipe used across the distillery's core bourbons, George T. Stagg included — with the grain split kept private. Buffalo Trace bottles it straight from the barrel and skips chill-filtration, so 24A lands at its own 127.6 proof and keeps the pristine oils a filter would remove. No age is printed; as a straight bourbon without an age statement it is at least four years old, with reviewers estimating closer to eight or nine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMidnight Whiskey sells only bottles sourced through authorized U.S. distribution; each is checked for fill level, seal, and label integrity before it ships. Orders are packed in protective single-bottle cartons and released to adults only — delivery requires an adult 21-or-over signature. For more on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/authentication\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ehow we confirm authenticity\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour storage and shipping practice\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/editorial-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour listing and sourcing policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Stagg Batch 24A?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eStagg Batch 24A is a barrel-proof bourbon at 127.6 proof, or 63.8% ABV, bottled unfiltered as the 24A label notes. Barrel proof means it goes into the bottle at full barrel strength — no water is added to standardize the number — so the figure changes from batch to batch. As the first 2024 release, 24A reads 127.6; the later 24B, for instance, is 127.8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is Stagg Batch 24A?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eStagg Batch 24A carries no age statement, so Buffalo Trace has not published a specific age. Because it is a Kentucky straight bourbon with no age shown, US labeling rules put it at a minimum of four years in oak; reviewers commonly estimate the actual maturity in the seven-to-nine-year range, though that is unconfirmed. 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Stagg carried the name \"Stagg Jr.\" until around 2021. Buffalo Trace publishes neither the grain recipe nor an age for this bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDrawn from the barrel at 128.9 proof (64.45% ABV); neither cut with water nor chill-filtered — the 24C label reads \"Barrel Proof · Unfiltered.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe \"C\" batch of 2024, put out in the winter allocation; the batch letter tracks the order of that year's bottlings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMade at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky (regulatory mark DSP-KY-113) — the former George T. Stagg Distillery, now part of Sazerac.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eRuns on Buffalo Trace's low-rye Mash Bill #1; the corn\/rye\/barley split is not disclosed by the distillery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eCarries no age statement — vendors place the maturity in the seven-to-ten-year range, but nothing is printed on the bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Molasses and dark dried fruit lead, backed by freshly baked brown bread and an edge of black pepper. At 128.9 proof the spirit is openly hot; a little air settles it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concentrated and oak-driven — burnt sugar and dark chocolate folding into tobacco, leather, and a peppery rye bite. The high strength carries the spice across the mid-palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and dry, trailing charred oak, clove, and a dark-fruit sweetness that fades slowly. Water, or a single large cube, widens it and pulls the alcohol back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eWithin Buffalo Trace's allocated high-proof bourbons, Stagg is the year-round, barrel-strength line — distinct from the once-a-year George T. Stagg of the Antique Collection. Because the strength is set by the barrel rather than a target, proof moves batch to batch: 24C is bottled at 128.9, where the adjacent \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-batch-24d\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eBatch 24D bottling\u003c\/a\u003e is 127.4. You can also browse it against \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour broader Kentucky bourbon range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery (DSP-KY-113), Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e128.9 proof · 64.45% ABV (barrel proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace low-rye Mash Bill #1 — exact grain % not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (non-age-stated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnfiltered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 24C — winter 2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.95rem; margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003eStagg is followed batch by batch: because each bottling is barrel-strength and released in finite allocations, the batch code on the lower label is how buyers tell the releases apart. 24C is the winter 2024 marker, bottled at 128.9 proof, under the post-2021 \"Stagg\" name that replaced \"Stagg Jr.\" Keep it upright and out of direct light, with the seal unbroken, to hold condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.95rem; margin-bottom:25px;\"\u003eAt 128.9 proof this rewards a measured pour. Start neat in a tulip glass to gauge the spirit, then add water a few drops at a time — or a large cube — to draw out the sweeter notes and ease the heat. Keep it at room temperature; cold flattens the oak and pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eStagg is made at Buffalo Trace in Frankfort, Kentucky, from the distillery's low-rye Mash Bill #1 — the recipe family shared with George T. Stagg, though Buffalo Trace keeps the exact grain percentages private. The defining choices are at bottling: it is barrel proof, taken from the barrel and bottled undiluted, which is why 24C reads 128.9 where other batches read otherwise; and it is unfiltered, leaving in the oils and texture that chill-filtration would strip. No age is stated — vendors cite maturation approaching a decade, but the 24C label prints none.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMidnight Whiskey sells only bottles sourced through authorized U.S. distribution; each is checked for fill level, seal, and label integrity before it ships. Orders are packed in protective single-bottle cartons and released to adults only — delivery requires an adult 21-or-over signature. For more on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/authentication\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ehow we check every bottle\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour vault storage and handling\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/editorial-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe standards behind our listings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Stagg Batch 24C?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eBatch 24C is bottled at 128.9 proof — 64.45% ABV — straight from the barrel, and it is unfiltered, as printed on the 24C label. \"Barrel proof\" means the strength comes from the barrel itself, with no water added to reach a set number, so every Stagg batch lands at a different figure; 128.9 is specific to 24C. The neighboring Batch 24D, by comparison, is bottled at 127.4 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is Batch 24C different from other Stagg releases?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEvery Stagg release is an uncut, unfiltered, barrel-proof Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace on the same low-rye mash bill, so what changes between them is the batch: each is bottled at the proof it reached in the barrel and identified by a code on the lower label. Batch 24C is the winter 2024 bottling at 128.9 proof, where the neighboring 24D is 127.4. None of the batches carries an age statement, and Buffalo Trace does not publish the grain percentages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-24c#product\",\n \"name\": \"Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 24C\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/stagg-batch-24c.jpg\",\n \"description\": \"Stagg Batch 24C is a barrel-proof Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 64.45% ABV (128.9 proof).\",\n \"sku\": \"088004018580-24C\",\n \"mpn\": \"088004018580-24C\",\n \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Buffalo Trace\" },\n \"category\": \"Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\",\n \"offers\": {\n \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-24c#offer\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-24c\",\n \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n \"price\": \"199.95\",\n \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n \"itemCondition\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition\",\n \"seller\": { \"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Midnight Whiskey\" }\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-24c#breadcrumb\",\n \"itemListElement\": [\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 1, \"name\": \"Home\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 2, \"name\": \"Whiskey\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/whiskey\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 3, \"name\": \"Stagg Batch 24C\" }\n ]\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-24c#faq\",\n \"mainEntity\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"What proof is Stagg Batch 24C?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Batch 24C is bottled at 128.9 proof - 64.45% ABV - straight from the barrel, and it is unfiltered, as printed on the 24C label. 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It is the 24D batch in the ongoing Stagg series — the label formerly sold as Stagg Jr. — distributed from late 2024. Buffalo Trace does not publish the recipe or an age statement for this release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBottled at barrel proof — 63.7% ABV \/ 127.4 proof — uncut and unfiltered, per the 24D label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBatch 24D: the fourth 2024 batch in the Stagg series, which reached retail from late 2024 into 2025.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eProduced at Buffalo Trace Distillery (DSP-KY-113) in Frankfort, Kentucky — the former George T. Stagg Distillery, owned by Sazerac.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eKentucky straight bourbon on Buffalo Trace's low-rye mash bill; the distillery does not publish the grain percentages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eNo age statement: Buffalo Trace describes the series as maturing close to a decade, but no age is printed on the bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\" class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark caramel and vanilla bean over toasted oak, with dried cherry and a lift of baking spice. At 127.4 proof the aromatics carry noticeable ethanol heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and warm — brown sugar and dark chocolate giving way to cinnamon, charred oak, and a thread of leather. The high proof pushes the spice forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming, closing on lingering oak spice, molasses, and a faint smokiness. A few drops of water or a large cube open it and temper the proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eStagg sits in Buffalo Trace's high-proof, allocated tier — below the annual George T. Stagg of the Antique Collection, but built on the same uncut, unfiltered approach. Each batch is a small-batch release bottled at its own proof, so the numbers and the character shift from release to release; 24D is identified by its 127.4-proof bottling. You can browse it alongside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/[CONFIRM_WHISKEY_HUB_SLUG]\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour wider Kentucky bourbon selection\u003c\/a\u003e, or compare it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/[CONFIRM_OR_CREATE_GTS_SLUG]\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe annual George T. Stagg it shares a name with\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery (DSP-KY-113), Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e127.4 proof · 63.7% ABV (barrel proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace low-rye bourbon mash bill — exact grain % not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (non-age-stated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnfiltered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 24D (2024); distributed late 2024–2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.95rem; margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003eThe Stagg name traces to George T. Stagg, who ran the Frankfort distillery now called Buffalo Trace. This release carries the post-2021 branding — the bottle reads simply \"Stagg,\" after the \"Jr.\" was dropped from the label. Because each batch is bottled at its own barrel strength and released in finite runs, collectors track them by batch code; 24D is the marker for this 127.4-proof bottling. Store the bottle upright, out of direct light, with the closure intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.95rem; margin-bottom:25px;\"\u003eNeat in a Glencairn to read the full proof, or with a few drops of water or a single large cube to open the aromatics and soften the heat. Serve at room temperature; chilling mutes the oak and spice. Given the strength, a small pour goes a long way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eStagg is distilled and matured at Buffalo Trace in Frankfort, Kentucky, on the distillery's low-rye bourbon mash bill — the same recipe family used for George T. Stagg, though Buffalo Trace does not publish the grain percentages. It is bottled at barrel proof: drawn from the barrel and bottled without dilution to a set strength, which is why each batch lands at a different number (24D is 127.4 proof). It is also unfiltered, skipping the chill-filtration step that strips some texture and oils. The series is non-age-stated; the distillery describes maturation of close to a decade, but no age is printed on the 24D label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMidnight Whiskey sells only bottles sourced through authorized U.S. distribution; each is checked for fill level, seal, and label integrity before it ships. Orders are packed in protective single-bottle cartons and released to adults only — delivery requires an adult 21-or-over signature. For how we vet provenance and store inventory, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/[CONFIRM_AUTHENTICATION_SLUG]\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour authentication process\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/[CONFIRM_VAULT_CONCIERGE_SLUG]\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe vault concierge service\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/[CONFIRM_EDITORIAL_STANDARDS_SLUG]\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour editorial sourcing standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Stagg Batch 24D?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eStagg Batch 24D is bottled at barrel proof — 63.7% ABV, which is 127.4 proof — and it is unfiltered, as stated on the batch label. Barrel proof means the bourbon is bottled at the strength it reached in the barrel, without being cut with water to a fixed number. Each Stagg batch is bottled at its own proof, so 127.4 applies to the 24D release specifically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes Stagg, and how is it different from George T. Stagg?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eStagg is a Kentucky straight bourbon made by Buffalo Trace Distillery (DSP-KY-113) in Frankfort, Kentucky — the distillery once named for George T. Stagg. Stagg is a non-age-stated release sold year-round in batches, while George T. Stagg is the older, harder-to-find bourbon released once a year in the limited Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. The label was sold as \"Stagg Jr.\" until Buffalo Trace dropped the \"Jr.\" around 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-24d#product\",\n \"name\": \"Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 24D\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/[PLACEHOLDER_IMAGE_PATH]\/stagg-batch-24d.jpg\",\n \"description\": \"Stagg Batch 24D is a Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery, bottled uncut and unfiltered at barrel proof (63.7% ABV \/ 127.4 proof).\",\n \"sku\": \"[PLACEHOLDER_SKU]\",\n \"mpn\": \"[PLACEHOLDER_MPN]\",\n \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Buffalo Trace\" },\n \"category\": \"Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\",\n \"offers\": {\n \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-24d#offer\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-24d\",\n \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n \"price\": \"[PLACEHOLDER_PRICE]\",\n \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n \"itemCondition\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition\",\n \"seller\": { \"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Midnight Whiskey\" }\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-24d#breadcrumb\",\n \"itemListElement\": [\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 1, \"name\": \"Home\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 2, \"name\": \"Whiskey\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/[CONFIRM_WHISKEY_HUB_SLUG]\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 3, \"name\": \"Stagg Batch 24D\" }\n ]\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-24d#faq\",\n \"mainEntity\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"What proof is Stagg Batch 24D?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Stagg Batch 24D is bottled at barrel proof — 63.7% ABV, which is 127.4 proof — and it is unfiltered, as stated on the batch label. 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It is one of the higher-strength recent batches, but reviewers found it fruit-forward and easy-drinking for its proof. The \"Jr.\" came off the Stagg name around 2021, and Buffalo Trace keeps both the grain recipe and the age unstated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBottled at 130.2 proof (65.1% ABV) on the 23A label — barrel strength, uncut, and unfiltered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe spring 2023 release — the first Stagg batch of that year, ahead of the fall 23B and winter 23C variants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eOne of the higher-strength batches of the recent run; reviewers nonetheless found it drinks below its 130.2 proof, fruit-led rather than hot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFrom the former George T. Stagg Distillery — now Buffalo Trace, in Frankfort, Kentucky (DSP-KY-113), owned by Sazerac — on the low-rye Mash Bill #1, grain split undisclosed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eNo age statement; reviewers estimate roughly eight to nine years, and note its 130.2 proof is shared with the older Batch 14 (distinguished by laser code).\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deeply fruited — grape soda, black cherry cola, and stewed cherries, over sweet oak and a vanilla-caramel base. Several reviewers read 23A as a return to the fruit some recent batches had lost. It noses far softer than 130.2 proof suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green apple and lightly smoked maraschino over maple and a dusty, gentle funk, with cinnamon and clove for a spicy-dry edge. Full, but not hot for the strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fairly quick for a barrel-proof bourbon — sweet fruit fading to oak and a little spice, part of what makes it so drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003e23A is the high-proof end of the recent run at 130.2 — yet it earned a reputation for drinking well below that strength, fruit-forward and balanced rather than hot. As the spring 2023 release it opened the year, and several reviewers read it as a return to the fruit-led profile they felt had slipped. Stagg sets each batch at its own barrel strength, so the number shifts release to release. See \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-batch-23b\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe fall 23B that followed\u003c\/a\u003e at 127.8 proof, or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour other Kentucky bourbons\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery (DSP-KY-113), Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e130.2 proof · 65.1% ABV (barrel proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace low-rye Mash Bill #1 — exact grain % not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (non-age-stated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnfiltered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 23A — Spring 2023 (first 2023 batch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNote\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSame 130.2 proof as the older Batch 14 — laser code distinguishes them\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.95rem; margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003e23A holds a couple of footnotes for collectors: it opened the 2023 run as the spring release, and it was widely received as one of the better recent batches, credited with a fruit-forward return to form. Its 130.2 proof also matches the older Batch 14, so the batch and laser codes are how to be sure which you have. For the cellar, the usual applies: cool, dark, upright, unopened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.95rem; margin-bottom:25px;\"\u003eThis one is approachable enough to enjoy neat despite the 130.2 proof, so begin there to catch the fruit; a few drops of water or a cube will stretch the grape-and-cherry sweetness further. Room temperature is best; cold flattens the fruit and oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eStagg is Buffalo Trace's barrel-proof bourbon, distilled in Frankfort, Kentucky on the low-rye Mash Bill #1 — the recipe shared with George T. Stagg, grain percentages unpublished. It is drawn straight from the barrel and bottled unfiltered, which is why 23A lands at 130.2 proof and keeps the oils and body a chill filter strips. No age is stated; reviewers estimate roughly eight to nine years, and several singled this batch out for drinking unusually softly at its strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMidnight Whiskey sells only bottles sourced through authorized U.S. distribution; each is checked for fill level, seal, and label integrity before it ships. Orders are packed in protective single-bottle cartons and released to adults only — delivery requires an adult 21-or-over signature. For more on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/authentication\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ehow we verify each bottle\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ehow we hold and dispatch bottles\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/editorial-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe rules our listings meet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Stagg Batch 23A?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eBatch 23A comes in at 130.2 proof — 65.1% ABV — barrel proof and unfiltered, as the 23A label shows, putting it among the higher strengths of the recent run. \"Barrel proof\" means the bourbon is bottled at the strength it reached in the barrel, with no water added. The figure happens to match the older Batch 14, which the batch code and laser code distinguish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do reviewers describe Stagg Batch 23A as fruit-forward?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eSeveral trade reviews of Batch 23A highlighted a deeply fruited character — grape soda, black cherry, stewed cherries, and green apple — that some called a return to a profile recent batches had lost. Reviewers also noted that, despite its 130.2 proof, it drinks below its strength: balanced and fruit-led rather than hot. Like all Stagg, it is uncut, unfiltered, and non-age-stated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-23a#product\",\n \"name\": \"Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 23A\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/stagg-batch-23a.jpg\",\n \"description\": \"Stagg Batch 23A is a barrel-proof Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 65.1% ABV (130.2 proof); the first 2023 release.\",\n \"sku\": \"088004018580-23A\",\n \"mpn\": \"088004018580-23A\",\n \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Buffalo Trace\" },\n \"category\": \"Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\",\n \"offers\": {\n \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-23a#offer\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-23a\",\n \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n \"price\": \"229.95\",\n \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n \"itemCondition\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition\",\n \"seller\": { \"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Midnight Whiskey\" }\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-23a#breadcrumb\",\n \"itemListElement\": [\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 1, \"name\": \"Home\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 2, \"name\": \"Whiskey\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/whiskey\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 3, \"name\": \"Stagg Batch 23A\" }\n ]\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-23a#faq\",\n \"mainEntity\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"What proof is Stagg Batch 23A?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Batch 23A comes in at 130.2 proof - 65.1% ABV - barrel proof and unfiltered, as the 23A label shows, putting it among the higher strengths of the recent run. 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That strength is shared with the later Fall 2024 24B, so the batch code is what tells them apart. Stagg dropped the \"Jr.\" from its name around 2021; Buffalo Trace lists neither a mash-bill breakdown nor an age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e127.8 proof (63.9% ABV) on the 23B label — barrel strength, uncut, and unfiltered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe Fall 2023 release — the second Stagg batch of that year, after the spring 23A and before the winter 23C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIts 127.8 proof is shared with the later Fall 2024 batch (24B); the batch code on the label is what distinguishes two same-strength Staggs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDistilled at Buffalo Trace (DSP-KY-113) in Frankfort, Kentucky — formerly the George T. Stagg Distillery, now a Sazerac property — on the low-rye Mash Bill #1, with the grain split undisclosed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eNo age statement; reviewers read this batch as nuttier and more subdued than a typical Stagg, estimating roughly seven-to-nine years in oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark red fruit — cherry and raspberry, almost pie-like — with a nutty, frangelico edge and chocolate (Tootsie Roll, caramel). Reviewers read 23B as subtler than a typical Stagg, less explosive on the nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brandied maraschino cherry, grape jelly, and fig over roasted coffee and oak, with cinnamon-graham spice and a hazelnut thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium, the dark fruit giving way to dry oak and a faint bitter, herbal edge — a batch reviewers found more restrained than the brand's punchier releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003e23B's distinction is a shared one: at 127.8 proof it matches the later Fall 2024 24B exactly — a reminder that with Stagg, the batch code, not the proof, identifies a bottle. Reviewers also read this Fall 2023 batch as atypical for the brand: nuttier and more restrained than its punchier releases. It sat between the spring 23A and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-batch-23c\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe winter 23C that closed 2023\u003c\/a\u003e; you can also browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour Kentucky bourbon lineup\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery (DSP-KY-113), Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e127.8 proof · 63.9% ABV (barrel proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace low-rye Mash Bill #1 — exact grain % not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (non-age-stated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnfiltered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 23B — Fall 2023 (second 2023 batch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNote\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSame 127.8 proof as the Fall 2024 24B — batch code distinguishes them\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.95rem; margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003e23B is worth knowing for its number: at 127.8 proof it is one of two Stagg batches at that exact strength — the other is the Fall 2024 24B — so collectors lean on the batch code to keep them straight. It was the Fall 2023 release, the middle of that year's three batches. Like any sealed bottle, it holds best kept cool, dark, and unopened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.95rem; margin-bottom:25px;\"\u003eStart with a small neat pour to read the barrel strength, then add a few drops of water or a cube to coax out the nutty, dark-fruit side. Room temperature suits it; cold mutes the fruit and oak textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e23B is a Buffalo Trace bourbon made in Frankfort, Kentucky on the distillery's low-rye Mash Bill #1, the grain split unpublished; it is drawn straight from the barrel and bottled unfiltered, keeping the oils and full proof a chill filter removes. The result here is 127.8 proof — a figure 23B happens to share with the later 24B, which is why Stagg labels each batch with a code. No age is stated; reviewers estimate roughly seven to nine years in oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMidnight Whiskey sells only bottles sourced through authorized U.S. distribution; each is checked for fill level, seal, and label integrity before it ships. Orders are packed in protective single-bottle cartons and released to adults only — delivery requires an adult 21-or-over signature. For more on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/authentication\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour bottle-by-bottle checks\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ehow we keep and ship inventory\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/editorial-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe standards our catalogue follows\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Stagg Batch 23B?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eBatch 23B's label reads 127.8 proof — 63.9% ABV — barrel proof and unfiltered. That figure is shared: the later Fall 2024 24B is also 127.8 proof, so the batch code (23B vs 24B) is how you tell two same-strength Staggs apart. \"Barrel proof\" means no water is added to bring the bourbon to a set number; the strength is whatever it reached in the barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow can I tell Stagg Batch 23B apart from other batches?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe batch code on the lower-front label is the quickest way: \"23B\" means the second 2023 release — the two digits are the year, the letter is the batch in sequence. This matters because Stagg batches can share a proof; 23B's 127.8 is identical to the Fall 2024 24B, so strength alone won't identify a bottle. Older bottles that predate the clean letter system can instead be checked against the laser code printed on the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-23b#product\",\n \"name\": \"Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 23B\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/stagg-batch-23b.jpg\",\n \"description\": \"Stagg Batch 23B is a barrel-proof Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 63.9% ABV (127.8 proof); the Fall 2023 release.\",\n \"sku\": \"088004018580-23B\",\n \"mpn\": \"088004018580-23B\",\n \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Buffalo Trace\" },\n \"category\": \"Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\",\n \"offers\": {\n \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-23b#offer\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-23b\",\n \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n \"price\": \"229.95\",\n \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n \"itemCondition\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition\",\n \"seller\": { \"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Midnight Whiskey\" }\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-23b#breadcrumb\",\n \"itemListElement\": [\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 1, \"name\": \"Home\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 2, \"name\": \"Whiskey\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/whiskey\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 3, \"name\": \"Stagg Batch 23B\" }\n ]\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-23b#faq\",\n \"mainEntity\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"What proof is Stagg Batch 23B?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Batch 23B's label reads 127.8 proof - 63.9% ABV - barrel proof and unfiltered. 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That is the lowest proof of any Stagg released so far. The line dropped \"Jr.\" from \"Stagg Jr.\" around 2021, and no recipe or age is published.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe lowest-proof Stagg to date — 125.9 proof (62.95% ABV) — bottled from the barrel, uncut and unfiltered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe Winter 2023 release, and the third Stagg batch of that year — the first time the line was issued three times in one year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eA Buffalo Trace bourbon from Frankfort, Kentucky (DSP-KY-113); the distillery was once the George T. Stagg Distillery and is owned by Sazerac.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBuffalo Trace's low-rye Mash Bill #1, with the grain split undisclosed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eNo age statement on the bottle; reviewers estimate roughly eight to nine years in oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red velvet cake and a thick, dark sweetness of cherry and blackberry, with candied pecans and toasted oak behind. Reviewers note a baking-spice lead — cinnamon, a touch of anise. At 125.9 proof it is more approachable than a typical Stagg, though still warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel and dark chocolate with cinnamon and white pepper up front, then fig, licorice, and a little leather over oak. The lower strength keeps the heat in check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium, on warm baking spice, oak, and a dark-fruit sweetness; a few drops of water round it further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003e23C's headline is its strength: at 125.9 proof it is the lowest-proof Stagg to date, a gentler entry point into a line that usually runs higher. Stagg itself is Buffalo Trace's lettered-batch barrel-proof bourbon — the year-round counterpart to the annual George T. Stagg — and since each batch is bottled at the proof it reached in the barrel, the number moves release to release. The Winter 2023 23C also closed the first year the line ran three batches. Compare \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-batch-24a\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe Summer 2024 batch that came next\u003c\/a\u003e at 127.6 proof, or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour Kentucky bourbon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery (DSP-KY-113), Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125.9 proof · 62.95% ABV (barrel proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace low-rye Mash Bill #1 — exact grain % not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (non-age-stated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnfiltered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 23C — Winter 2023 (third 2023 batch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistinction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLowest-proof Stagg release to date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.95rem; margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003eFor collectors, 23C carries two markers: it is the lowest-proof Stagg to date at 125.9, and it was the third 2023 batch — the first year Stagg was released three times. As always, the lower-label batch code is what fixes a bottle to its release, so keep that label clean. Long-term, a dark, cool spot and an unbroken seal hold the bottle best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.95rem; margin-bottom:25px;\"\u003eAt 125.9 proof this is among the easier Staggs to take neat, so start there to read the barrel character, then add a little water or a cube to open the cake-and-dark-fruit sweetness. Keep it at room temperature; cold tightens the oak and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike every Stagg, 23C is a Buffalo Trace bourbon on the distillery's low-rye Mash Bill #1 — the grain percentages unpublished — bottled straight from the barrel and left unfiltered, so it keeps the oils and full strength a chill filter would cut. What is unusual here is the number: at 125.9 proof it is the lowest-strength Stagg to date, where the line usually runs higher. The bottle carries no age statement; reviewers place the maturity around eight or nine years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMidnight Whiskey sells only bottles sourced through authorized U.S. distribution; each is checked for fill level, seal, and label integrity before it ships. Orders are packed in protective single-bottle cartons and released to adults only — delivery requires an adult 21-or-over signature. For more on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/authentication\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ehow each bottle is authenticated\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ehow bottles are stored and shipped\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/editorial-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ewhat we require of every listing\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Stagg Batch 23C?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eAt 125.9 proof — 62.95% ABV — Batch 23C is the lowest-strength Stagg released so far, and it is unfiltered, as the 23C label shows. The proof comes straight from the barrel, with no water added to standardize it, so each batch reads differently; 23C is the low mark. The 2024 batches that followed, by contrast, sat between 127.4 and 128.9 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Stagg Batch 23C really the lowest-proof Stagg?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eYes — at 125.9 proof (62.95% ABV), Batch 23C is the lowest-proof Stagg release to date; earlier batches have all come in higher. It was also the third Stagg batch of 2023, the first year the line was issued three times. The lower strength makes it a touch more approachable than a typical Stagg, though it is still a barrel-proof, uncut, unfiltered bourbon from Buffalo Trace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-23c#product\",\n \"name\": \"Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 23C\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/stagg-batch-23c.jpg\",\n \"description\": \"Stagg Batch 23C is a barrel-proof Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 62.95% ABV (125.9 proof); the lowest-proof Stagg release to date.\",\n \"sku\": \"088004018580-23C\",\n \"mpn\": \"088004018580-23C\",\n \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Buffalo Trace\" },\n \"category\": \"Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\",\n \"offers\": {\n \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-23c#offer\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-23c\",\n \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n \"price\": \"229.95\",\n \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n \"itemCondition\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition\",\n \"seller\": { \"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Midnight Whiskey\" }\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-23c#breadcrumb\",\n \"itemListElement\": [\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 1, \"name\": \"Home\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 2, \"name\": \"Whiskey\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/whiskey\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 3, \"name\": \"Stagg Batch 23C\" }\n ]\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-23c#faq\",\n \"mainEntity\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"What proof is Stagg Batch 23C?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"At 125.9 proof - 62.95% ABV - Batch 23C is the lowest-strength Stagg released so far, and it is unfiltered, as the 23C label shows. 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It is a Buffalo Trace Kentucky bourbon, bottled uncut and unfiltered straight from the barrel at 130 proof (65% ABV). Buffalo Trace publishes no grain recipe or age, and reviewers found it drinks softer than its proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBarrel proof, uncut, and unfiltered — the 22B label states 130 proof (65% ABV).\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe Winter 2022 release — the second 2022 batch — and the first Stagg to use the year-and-letter batch naming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eReviewers consistently noted it drinks below its 130 proof, softening and opening with a little air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBuffalo Trace makes it in Frankfort, Kentucky under DSP-KY-113 — the distillery George T. Stagg once ran, now Sazerac-owned — on the low-rye Mash Bill #1, grain split undisclosed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eNon-age-stated, like every Stagg; reviewers read it as roughly nine years old.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custard and vanilla lead, with berry jam — raspberry and strawberry — and a brown-sugar sweetness; oak and a little white pepper sit behind. On a fresh pour it can read hot, but it settles markedly with air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet and rounded — vanilla custard, cherry cola, and a Dr-Pepper-like spiced-cola note over honey and brown sugar, with cinnamon and gentle oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming, the berry-and-vanilla sweetness trailing into oak wood textures and soft spice parameters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003e22B's place in the lineup is partly historical: it was the first Stagg to wear the year-and-letter batch code, the system every release since has used. On its own merits it was well received — bottled at 130 proof but widely noted for drinking softer than that, sweet and rounded rather than hot. As the second 2022 batch, it set up the lettered run that followed. See \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-batch-23a\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe following spring's Batch 23A\u003c\/a\u003e at 130.2 proof, or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe broader bourbon shelf\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery (DSP-KY-113), Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e130 proof · 65% ABV (barrel proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace low-rye Mash Bill #1 — exact grain % not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (non-age-stated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnfiltered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 22B — Winter 2022 (second 2022 batch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistinction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirst Stagg to use the year-and-letter batch naming\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.95rem; margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003e22B has a footnote collectors like: it was the first Stagg to use the year-and-letter batch code, making it a marker for the start of the current naming era. It was also a well-regarded Winter 2022 release, noted for drinking softer than its 130 proof. The batch code on the lower label fixes which release a bottle is — here, the very first of its kind. Keep it sealed and out of heat and light, and it will hold for the long term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.95rem; margin-bottom:25px;\"\u003ePour it neat first — it carries the 130 proof well and rewards a little patience, opening and sweetening with air over a few minutes. A small splash of water or a cube lifts the custard-and-berry notes further. Serve at room temperature; cold flattens the sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e22B shares the Stagg formula — Buffalo Trace's low-rye Mash Bill #1, distilled in Frankfort, Kentucky, with the grain ratio kept private. Drawn from the barrel and left unfiltered, it bottles at 130 proof, retaining the oils and body that chill-filtration would remove. No age appears on the label; estimates put it near a decade, and reviewers singled the batch out for drinking gently at its strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMidnight Whiskey sells only bottles sourced through authorized U.S. distribution; each is checked for fill level, seal, and label integrity before it ships. Orders are packed in protective single-bottle cartons and released to adults only — delivery requires an adult 21-or-over signature. For more on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/authentication\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe authentication behind each bottle\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour handling and dispatch\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/editorial-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ehow we vet what we list\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Stagg Batch 22B?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eThe 22B label gives 130 proof — 65% ABV — barrel proof and unfiltered. The strength is taken straight from the barrel, with no water added to standardize it. Even so, reviewers widely found that 22B does not drink like 130 proof, opening and mellowing with a little air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does Stagg Batch 22B mark a change for the brand?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e22B was the first release to use Stagg's current year-and-letter batch naming: \"22B\" is the second 2022 batch — the two digits are the year, the letter the release in sequence. It came after the brand dropped the \"Jr.\" from \"Stagg Jr.,\" and the new system replaced the old running batch numbers that buyers had previously tracked by proof. Every lettered Stagg since, through the 2023 and 2024 batches, follows this convention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-22b#product\",\n \"name\": \"Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 22B\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/stagg-batch-22b.jpg\",\n \"description\": \"Stagg Batch 22B is a barrel-proof Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 65% ABV (130 proof); the Winter 2022 release and the first under Stagg's year-and-letter batch naming.\",\n \"sku\": \"088004018580-22B\",\n \"mpn\": \"088004018580-22B\",\n \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Buffalo Trace\" },\n \"category\": \"Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\",\n \"offers\": {\n \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-22b#offer\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-22b\",\n \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n \"price\": \"229.95\",\n \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n \"itemCondition\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition\",\n \"seller\": { \"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Midnight Whiskey\" }\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-22b#breadcrumb\",\n \"itemListElement\": [\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 1, \"name\": \"Home\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 2, \"name\": \"Whiskey\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/whiskey\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 3, \"name\": \"Stagg Batch 22B\" }\n ]\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-22b#faq\",\n \"mainEntity\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"What proof is Stagg Batch 22B?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The 22B label gives 130 proof - 65% ABV - barrel proof and unfiltered. 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Its \"22A\" label marks it as the first 2022 release, but a labeling delay pushed it out after 22B, debuting in early spring 2023. No grain recipe or age is printed on the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAt 132.2 proof (66.1% ABV), the highest-strength batch in this run — barrel proof, no water added, no chill-filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLabeled \"22A\" as the first 2022 release, but delayed by a labeling issue — so it came out after 22B, debuting in early spring 2023.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eReviewers found it big and hot, showing its strength — distinct from the Staggs that drink below their proof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDistilled by Sazerac's Buffalo Trace in Frankfort, Kentucky (DSP-KY-113) — the old George T. Stagg Distillery — on the low-rye Mash Bill #1, grain split undisclosed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eNo age on the label; estimates land around eight or nine years in oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and savory-sweet — brown sugar, leather, and browned butter, with crème brûlée and a maple, candied-bacon note; smoke and black pepper signal heavy oak. It jumps from the glass at 132.2 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Big and hot — cinnamon red hots, rich oak, and a candied-apple sweetness, with caramel, fig, and brown sugar underneath. This one sizzles; it does not hide its strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming, oak and spice over a lingering candied-apple sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003e22A stands out two ways. First, strength: at 132.2 proof it is the most powerful batch in this run, and where some Staggs drink below their proof, reviewers found 22A genuinely big and hot. Second, timing: though its \"22A\" label marks it as the first 2022 release, a labeling delay pushed it out after \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-batch-22b\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe Winter 2022 Batch 22B\u003c\/a\u003e, debuting in early spring 2023. Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe rest of our bourbon range\u003c\/a\u003e for the rest of the run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery (DSP-KY-113), Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e132.2 proof · 66.1% ABV (barrel proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace low-rye Mash Bill #1 — exact grain % not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (non-age-stated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnfiltered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 22A — labeled first 2022 release; out after 22B (early spring 2023)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistinction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrongest batch in this run; delayed release behind 22B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.95rem; margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003e22A is a curiosity worth owning for the story: its \"22A\" label marks it as the first 2022 release, yet a labeling delay sent it out after 22B, in early spring 2023 — a batch that arrives out of order with its own code. It is also the strongest pour in this run at 132.2 proof. The lower-label batch code is what pins a bottle to its release. For storage, treat it like any high-value bottle: stand it up, keep it cool and dark, and leave the seal intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.95rem; margin-bottom:25px;\"\u003eAt 132.2 proof this is a big pour, so a little water or a cube is worth reaching for — it tames the heat and opens the brown-sugar and candied-apple notes. Start with a small neat taste to gauge the strength first. Serve at room temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e22A follows the standard Stagg build: Buffalo Trace's low-rye Mash Bill #1, distilled in Frankfort, Kentucky, the grain ratio undisclosed. Pulled from the barrel and bottled unfiltered, it reaches 132.2 proof — the highest of this run — keeping the oils and weight chill-filtration would thin. The bottle is non-age-stated; reviewers estimate around nine years in oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMidnight Whiskey sells only bottles sourced through authorized U.S. distribution; each is checked for fill level, seal, and label integrity before it ships. Orders are packed in protective single-bottle cartons and released to adults only — delivery requires an adult 21-or-over signature. For more on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/authentication\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe provenance checks we run\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ehow orders are stored and sent\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/editorial-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe listing standards we hold to\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Stagg Batch 22A?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eBatch 22A is bottled at 132.2 proof — 66.1% ABV — barrel proof and unfiltered, the figure printed on the 22A label. That makes it the strongest batch in this recent run, and unlike some Staggs that drink below their proof, reviewers found 22A genuinely big and hot — it shows its strength. Barrel proof means the bourbon goes into the bottle at full barrel strength, with no water added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy did Stagg Batch 22A come out after 22B?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eDespite its \"22A\" label — which marks it as the first 2022 release — 22A was actually released after 22B. Reporting indicates it was bottled first but held back by a labeling issue, so 22B reached shelves in Winter 2022 while 22A debuted in early spring 2023. That is why a \"22A\" bottle can appear to arrive out of sequence with its own batch code.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-22a#product\",\n \"name\": \"Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 22A\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/stagg-batch-22a.jpg\",\n \"description\": \"Stagg Batch 22A is a barrel-proof Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 66.1% ABV (132.2 proof); the strongest batch in this run, released in early spring 2023 after a labeling delay.\",\n \"sku\": \"088004018580-22A\",\n \"mpn\": \"088004018580-22A\",\n \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Buffalo Trace\" },\n \"category\": \"Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\",\n \"offers\": {\n \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-22a#offer\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-22a\",\n \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n \"price\": \"239.95\",\n \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n \"itemCondition\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition\",\n \"seller\": { \"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Midnight Whiskey\" }\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-22a#breadcrumb\",\n \"itemListElement\": [\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 1, \"name\": \"Home\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 2, \"name\": \"Whiskey\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/whiskey\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 3, \"name\": \"Stagg Batch 22A\" }\n ]\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-22a#faq\",\n \"mainEntity\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"What proof is Stagg Batch 22A?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Batch 22A is bottled at 132.2 proof - 66.1% ABV - barrel proof and unfiltered, the figure printed on the 22A label. 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It is a Buffalo Trace Kentucky bourbon at 131 proof (65.5% ABV), uncut and unfiltered, and still carries the old running batch number, before the year-letter codes began. Its 2022 release was held up by an industry glass shortage; no grain recipe or age is published.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAt barrel strength — 131 proof, 65.5% ABV — bottled with no water added and no chill-filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe first batch branded just \"Stagg\": Buffalo Trace dropped the \"Jr.\" here, after Batch 17, the last \"Stagg Jr.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eA transitional release — it kept the old running number (18), before the year-and-letter codes (22B onward) began.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIts 2022 release was delayed by that year's industry-wide glass shortage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBuffalo Trace bourbon (DSP-KY-113, Frankfort, Kentucky) on the low-rye Mash Bill #1 — grain split undisclosed; non-age-stated, with a seven-to-nine-year estimate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e More restrained than the classic Stagg profile — oak, vanilla, and caramel with maple and brown sugar, and only a little of the cherry the line is traditionally known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oak-driven and robust, with molasses, brown sugar, and deep baking spice rolling over a firm barrel char; the bright cherry-cola fruit sweetness of alternative batches is muted here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm and oak-led, brown sugar and spice trailing off cleanly, with less of the heavy fruit sweetness on the exit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eBatch 18 remains a landmark in the line's history: the first release to drop the \"Jr.\" and carry the name \"Stagg\" on its own. It is a historical hinge between two systems — it kept the old running batch number, while the next release, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-batch-22b\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe lettered Batch 22B\u003c\/a\u003e, introduced the year-and-letter codes. On flavor, reviewers read it as a departure from the classic fruit-forward Stagg profile, leaning more restrained and oak-driven. Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour barrel-proof bourbon shelf\u003c\/a\u003e for the batches that followed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery (DSP-KY-113), Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e131 proof · 65.5% ABV (barrel proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 (old running-number system)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace low-rye Mash Bill #1 — exact grain % not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (non-age-stated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnfiltered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 18 — 2022 (Winter\/late 2022; delayed by glass shortage)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistinction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirst release branded \"Stagg\" (no \"Jr.\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.95rem; margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003eFor collectors, Batch 18 is a core milestone marker: the first bottle to wear the \"Stagg\" name without \"Jr.,\" which makes it the start of the rebranded era. It is doubly transitional — the last to use the old running batch number before the lettered codes arrived — and its 2022 release was thinned by a glass shortage. Older \"Stagg Jr.\" bottles (Batch 17 and back) are the prior chapter. Given its place in the line's history, it is worth keeping well: stand it upright, out of heat and light, with the seal intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.95rem; margin-bottom:25px;\"\u003eAt 131 proof, start with a neat pour to read the oak-and-spice core, then add a little water or a cube to coax out what sweetness there is. This is a more restrained Stagg, so it rewards patience in the glass. Keep it at room temperature; chilling only deadens what fruit is there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe recipe behind Batch 18 follows the historic build — Buffalo Trace's low-rye Mash Bill #1 from Frankfort, Kentucky, grain ratio undisclosed — bottled from the barrel, unfiltered, at 131 proof. What changed with this batch was only the label template: \"Stagg\" without the \"Jr.,\" keeping the same raw whiskey inside. The bottle is non-age-stated, with maturity estimated in the high single digits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMidnight Whiskey sells only bottles sourced through authorized U.S. distribution; each is checked for fill level, seal, and label integrity before it ships. Orders are packed in protective single-bottle cartons and released to adults only — delivery requires an adult 21-or-over signature. For more on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/authentication\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003everifying each bottle we sell\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ekeeping and shipping your bottle\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/editorial-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe bar each listing clears\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Stagg Batch 18?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eBatch 18 carries 131 proof — 65.5% ABV — on its label, bottled at barrel strength and unfiltered. The proof is whatever the barrels reached, with no water added to even it out, so it shifts from batch to batch; 131 lands on the higher side of the recent releases. Barrel proof simply means nothing is added to bring the strength down to a set number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Stagg Batch 18 significant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eBatch 18 was the first release to carry the name \"Stagg\" without \"Jr.\" — Buffalo Trace dropped the \"Jr.\" designation starting with this batch, with Batch 17 the last labeled \"Stagg Jr.\" It still used the old running batch number; the year-and-letter codes, like 22B, began with the next release. Its launch was also delayed by the 2022 industry-wide glass shortage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-18#product\",\n \"name\": \"Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 18\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/stagg-batch-18.jpg\",\n \"description\": \"Stagg Batch 18 is a barrel-proof Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 65.5% ABV (131 proof); the first release branded Stagg without Jr.\",\n \"sku\": \"088004018580-18\",\n \"mpn\": \"088004018580-18\",\n \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Buffalo Trace\" },\n \"category\": \"Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\",\n \"offers\": {\n \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-18#offer\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-18\",\n \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n \"price\": \"189.95\",\n \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n \"itemCondition\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition\",\n \"seller\": { \"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Midnight Whiskey\" }\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-18#breadcrumb\",\n \"itemListElement\": [\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 1, \"name\": \"Home\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 2, \"name\": \"Whiskey\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/whiskey\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 3, \"name\": \"Stagg Batch 18\" }\n ]\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-18#faq\",\n \"mainEntity\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"What proof is Stagg Batch 18?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Batch 18 carries 131 proof - 65.5% ABV - on its label, bottled at barrel strength and unfiltered. 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It is a Buffalo Trace Kentucky bourbon at 128.7 proof (64.35% ABV), uncut and unfiltered, and was well received — reviewers found it richer and older-tasting than earlier batches, and noted it drinks below its proof. These early bottles showed no batch number at all, only the proof, so 128.7 is how this one is known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e128.7 proof and 64.35% ABV, taken at barrel strength with no filtering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe last \"Stagg Jr.\": the final bottle to wear the \"Jr.,\" before Batch 18 dropped it and the line became simply \"Stagg.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eWell received — reviewers placed it among the stronger late batches, richer and more \"older-tasting\" than the brash earlier ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eCarried no printed batch number, as Jr.-era bottles were identified by proof — here, 128.7.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBuffalo Trace distilled it in Frankfort, Kentucky (DSP-KY-113) on the low-rye Mash Bill #1 — grain split undisclosed; non-age-stated, the brand citing \"nearly a decade.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and dark — caramel, molasses, and dark maple over sweet oak, with fresh leather and a dark-fruit sweetness. Reviewers often called it older-smelling, closer to the brand's aged sibling than to the brash early batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chocolate and tobacco lead, with hazelnut, leather, and dark fruit — plum and raspberry jam more than bright cherry — over brown sugar and a velvety, oak-backed body. It carries 128.7 proof gently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming — oak, dark vanilla, cola, and clove, with the dark-fruit sweetness trailing off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eBatch 17 closes a chapter: it was the last \"Stagg Jr.,\" the final bottle before Buffalo Trace dropped the \"Jr.\" with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-batch-18\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe rebranded Batch 18\u003c\/a\u003e. It is also one of the better-regarded late batches — reviewers read it as richer and older-tasting than the early, brasher releases, and noted it drinks below its 128.7 proof. For collectors, that combination — the end of the Jr. name plus a well-liked pour — gives it a clear place. Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour bourbon catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e for the batches that followed the rename.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery (DSP-KY-113), Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e128.7 proof · 64.35% ABV (barrel proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 (Jr.-era — no number printed on the bottle; identified by proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace low-rye Mash Bill #1 — exact grain % not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (non-age-stated); brand cites \"nearly a decade\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnfiltered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 17 — late 2021 (Fall\/Winter 2021)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistinction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe last release labeled \"Stagg Jr.\" (before the \"Stagg\" rename)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.95rem; margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003eFor collectors, Batch 17 holds a specific place: it is the last \"Stagg Jr.,\" the final bottle to carry the \"Jr.\" before the rename. It was also one of the more admired late batches, which adds to its appeal as a closing bottle. Since Jr.-era releases bore no batch number, a bottle is confirmed by its 128.7 proof. Older \"Stagg Jr.\" batches lead up to it; Batch 18 begins the \"Stagg\" era. Treat it as the bookend it is: out of the light, at a steady cool temperature, with the seal unbroken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.95rem; margin-bottom:25px;\"\u003eThis one rewards a neat pour — reviewers found it drinks well below 128.7 proof, rich and mellow, so it needs little help. A few drops of water open the chocolate and dark-fruit notes if you want them; a cube works too. Keep it at room temperature to hold the richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBatch 17's recipe is Buffalo Trace's low-rye Mash Bill #1 — under 10% rye, with a 75\/10\/15 corn\/rye\/malt split sometimes cited but never confirmed by the distillery. Distilled in Frankfort, Kentucky, it is drawn from the barrel and bottled unfiltered at 128.7 proof, keeping the oils and texture intact. No age is stated; the brand cites \"nearly a decade,\" and reviewers read Batch 17 as tasting older than most.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMidnight Whiskey sells only bottles sourced through authorized U.S. distribution; each is checked for fill level, seal, and label integrity before it ships. Orders are packed in protective single-bottle cartons and released to adults only — delivery requires an adult 21-or-over signature. For more on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/authentication\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ehow every bottle is vetted\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour vault and delivery handling\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/editorial-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ewhat we require before listing\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Stagg Jr Batch 17?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eBatch 17 sits at 128.7 proof — 64.35% ABV — barrel proof and unfiltered. Jr.-era bottles carried no batch number, so that proof is the way collectors pin down which release a bottle is. Many reviewers found it drinks well under its strength, coming across as rich and mellow rather than hot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Stagg Jr Batch 17 notable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eBatch 17 was the last release to carry the \"Jr.\" — the final \"Stagg Jr.\" before Buffalo Trace dropped the designation with Batch 18 and renamed the line simply \"Stagg.\" It is also widely regarded as one of the stronger late batches, with reviewers describing a richer, older-tasting character than the brash earlier releases — chocolate, tobacco, leather, and dark fruit. 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It is a Buffalo Trace Kentucky bourbon at 130.9 proof (65.45% ABV), uncut and unfiltered. Like all Jr.-era bottles it shows no batch number, so it is identified by that 130.9 proof — not to be confused with the 131.1 of Batch 15.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBottled straight from the barrel at 130.9 proof (65.45% ABV), unfiltered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eA Summer 2021 \"Stagg Jr.\" — released two batches before Buffalo Trace dropped the \"Jr.\" (at Batch 18).\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eWell regarded — several reviewers ranked it among the better Stagg Jr. batches and found it tasting older than usual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIdentified by its 130.9 proof, since Jr.-era bottles carried no batch number; the close 131.1 is Batch 15.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eA Buffalo Trace bourbon, distilled at Frankfort, Kentucky under DSP-KY-113, on the low-rye Mash Bill #1 — grain split undisclosed; non-age-stated, around eight years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and dark — molasses cookies, cinnamon, and cardamom over sweet oak and vanilla, with baked apple and dried fruit (raisin, plum) more than the bright cherry of younger batches. Reviewers often called it older-smelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oakier and more tannic than most Stagg Jr., with baked apple, raisin, and dark cherry over brown sugar and chocolate; the sweetness is restrained and the fruit dense. It drinks mellow for 130.9 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming — oak, cinnamon, and dark fruit, with the proof settling in slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eBatch 16 has a strong reputation: several reviewers placed it among the better Stagg Jr. releases, with one calling it the best in years, and many read it as tasting older than usual — leaning oaky and dark-fruited rather than bright and cherry-forward. A Summer 2021 release, it sits late in the Jr. era, two batches before the rename and just before \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-17\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe final Stagg Jr., Batch 17\u003c\/a\u003e. For collectors it is a well-liked Jr.-era bottle rather than a milestone one. Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe rest of the bourbon list\u003c\/a\u003e for the rest of the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery (DSP-KY-113), Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e130.9 proof · 65.45% ABV (barrel proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 (Jr.-era — no number printed on the bottle; identified by proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace low-rye Mash Bill #1 — exact grain % not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (non-age-stated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnfiltered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 16 — Summer 2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistinction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-regarded late Jr.-era batch; noted as \"older-tasting\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eBatch 16's appeal is its reputation: it is one of the better-liked late Stagg Jr. batches, with several reviewers rating it near the top and noting an older, oakier character. It is not a milestone bottle, but a strong one from the closing stretch of the Jr. era. Since Jr.-era releases bore no batch number, a bottle is confirmed by its 130.9 proof — distinct from the 131.1 of Batch 15. It keeps best standing up, away from heat and sun, with the seal whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eThe grain recipe behind Batch 16 is Buffalo Trace's low-rye Mash Bill #1, with the exact split undisclosed — the numbers sometimes quoted (roughly 82\/8\/10 or 75\/10\/15 corn\/rye\/malt) are guesses that do not even agree. Distilled in Frankfort, Kentucky, it is drawn from the barrel and bottled unfiltered at 130.9 proof, holding the full oils and body. Non-age-stated and rumored near eight years, it struck several reviewers as carrying older barrels than usual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey sells only bottles sourced through authorized U.S. distribution; each is checked for fill level, seal, and label integrity before it ships. Orders are packed in protective single-bottle cartons and released to adults only — delivery requires an adult 21-or-over signature. For more on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/authentication\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour process for checking bottles\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ehow the vault holds and ships\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/editorial-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour criteria for listing\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Stagg Jr Batch 16?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eThe proof on Batch 16 is 130.9 — 65.45% ABV — barrel strength and unfiltered. Jr.-era bottles carried no batch number, so proof is how they are told apart: 130.9 is Batch 16, and the close 131.1 is the earlier Batch 15. Nothing is added to bring the strength down to a round number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Stagg Jr Batch 16 well regarded?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eBatch 16 is often counted among the stronger Stagg Jr. releases — one reviewer rated it among the best batches in years. 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Reviewers found it drier and darker than the fruitier earlier batches. Like all Jr.-era bottles it shows no batch number, so the 131.1 proof identifies it — distinct from the 130.9 of Batch 16.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e131.1 proof (65.55% ABV), at full barrel strength and unfiltered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eA Winter 2020 \"Stagg Jr.,\" three batches before the brand dropped the \"Jr.\" at Batch 18.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eCarries official Buffalo Trace tasting notes — vanilla bean and salted caramel, cherries and oak, and a coffee-and-sweet-mint finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eReviewers found it drier and darker than the fruit-forward earlier batches, with butter toffee and nougat; identified by its 131.1 proof (the close 130.9 is Batch 16).\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eA Buffalo Trace bourbon (Frankfort, Kentucky; DSP-KY-113) on the low-rye Mash Bill #1 — grain split undisclosed; non-age-stated, the brand describing it as aged over eight years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla bean and salted caramel lead the official notes, with creamy nougat, a dusty-warehouse note, and a twist of apple from reviewers. It reads darker and drier than the fruitier early batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherries, cinnamon, and oak over butter toffee and caramel, with a searing barrel heat and a dry, slightly bitter caramel edge — fuller and darker than typical younger Stagg Jr.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warm — toasted vanilla, black pepper, coffee, and a hint of sweet mint, with dark-chocolate-caramel and seasoned oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eBatch 15 has more documentation than most: it carries official Buffalo Trace tasting notes, and Stagg Jr. took a double gold at the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, the year this batch came out. On the pour, reviewers found it drier and darker than the fruit-forward earlier batches — caramel, toffee, and oak over a firm heat. A Winter 2020 release, it sits in the Jr. era, just before \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-16\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe well-regarded Batch 16\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003emore bourbon from the vault\u003c\/a\u003e for the rest of the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery (DSP-KY-113), Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e131.1 proof · 65.55% ABV (barrel proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 (Jr.-era — no number printed on the bottle; identified by proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace low-rye Mash Bill #1 — exact grain % not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (non-age-stated); brand cites \"over eight years\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnfiltered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 15 — Winter 2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistinction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOfficial BT tasting notes; drier, darker Jr.-era profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eBatch 15 is one of the better-documented Jr.-era bottles: it has official Buffalo Trace tasting notes, and Stagg Jr. earned a double gold at the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition the year it came out. Reviewers placed it among the drier, darker Stagg Jr. releases, which some read as a sign of older barrels. With no batch number on Jr.-era labels, the 131.1 proof is what pins a bottle to this release — one notch up from Batch 16's 130.9. For the long term, keep the bottle sealed and upright, somewhere cool and dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eBatch 15 carries no age statement, but Buffalo Trace has described the whiskey as aged over eight years — older than the label admits. It is the standard build: low-rye Mash Bill #1, distilled at Buffalo Trace in Frankfort, Kentucky, the grain split unpublished, drawn from the barrel and bottled unfiltered at 131.1 proof. Reviewers felt this one ran drier and darker than the fruitier releases around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey sells only bottles sourced through authorized U.S. distribution; each is checked for fill level, seal, and label integrity before it ships. Orders are packed in protective single-bottle cartons and released to adults only — delivery requires an adult 21-or-over signature. For more on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/authentication\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003econfirming each bottle's provenance\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour care in storage and transit\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/editorial-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour listing requirements\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Stagg Jr Batch 15?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eAt 131.1 proof (65.55% ABV), Batch 15 is bottled at full barrel strength and left unfiltered. Stagg Jr. bottles from this era show no batch number on the label, so the proof is the giveaway — 131.1 here, versus 130.9 for the later Batch 16. The strength is whatever the barrels yielded, with no water added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Stagg Jr Batch 15 taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eBuffalo Trace's official notes for Batch 15 give vanilla bean and salted caramel on the nose; cherries, cinnamon, and oak on the palate; and a long finish of toasted vanilla, pepper, coffee, and a hint of sweet mint. Reviewers added butter toffee and creamy nougat, and several found it drier and darker than the fruitier earlier batches — a sign, to some, of older barrels. It was a Winter 2020 release at 131.1 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-15#product\",\n \"name\": \"Stagg Jr Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 15\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/stagg-jr-batch-15.jpg\",\n \"description\": \"Stagg Jr Batch 15 is a barrel-proof Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 65.55% ABV (131.1 proof); a Winter 2020 release from the Stagg Jr. era.\",\n \"sku\": \"088004018580-15\",\n \"mpn\": \"088004018580-15\",\n \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Buffalo Trace\" },\n \"category\": \"Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\",\n \"offers\": {\n \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-15#offer\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-15\",\n \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n \"price\": \"339.95\",\n \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n \"itemCondition\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition\",\n \"seller\": { \"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Midnight Whiskey\" }\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-15#breadcrumb\",\n \"itemListElement\": [\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 1, \"name\": \"Home\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 2, \"name\": \"Whiskey\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/whiskey\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 3, \"name\": \"Stagg Jr Batch 15\" }\n ]\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-15#faq\",\n \"mainEntity\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"What proof is Stagg Jr Batch 15?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"At 131.1 proof (65.55% ABV), Batch 15 is bottled at full barrel strength and left unfiltered. 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Reviewers placed it among the best batches, with a rich, dark profile: dark chocolate, dark fruit, honey, and pecan, over a big, hot body. Jr.-era bottles show no batch number, so the 130.2 proof identifies it — a figure it happens to share with the later, lettered Batch 23A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eUncut barrel-proof bourbon — 130.2 proof, 65.1% ABV — bottled without filtering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eA Summer 2020 \"Stagg Jr.\" — among the more acclaimed batches of the line; historically celebrated alongside legendary high-proof collection profiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eA rich, dark profile: dark chocolate and dark fruit (fig, date) over honey, pecan, and brown sugar — frequently called an outright \"chocolate bomb.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIdentified strictly by its 130.2 proof, since Jr.-era bottles carried no batch number; the later lettered Batch 23A shares that proof but prints a clear code.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMade by Buffalo Trace in Frankfort, Kentucky (DSP-KY-113) on the low-rye Mash Bill #1 — grain split undisclosed; non-age-stated, averaging near eight years of barrel maturity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and dark — brown sugar, honey, and roasted pecan over thick oak wood and vanilla, accented with dark cherry and a baked-apple sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decisive dark chocolate leads the charge with heavy figs, dates, and stewed cherry over dark brown sugar and thick, syrupy oak. The 130.2 proof delivers a full, coating mouthfeel heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and remarkably warming — dark cacao, caramelized oak, maple syrup, and orange zest, with a dry cocoa edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eBatch 14 marks a historic high point for the unblended expression series, shifting toward dark stone fruits and heavy cocoa complexities rather than brighter orchard profiles. It anchors the late-vintage registry of the line, passing the torch directly to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-15\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe drier, more tannic Batch 15 release\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003efull bourbon portfolio library\u003c\/a\u003e to cross-examine alternative barrel allocations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery (DSP-KY-113), Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e130.2 proof · 65.1% ABV (barrel proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch Hierarchy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 14 (Jr.-era — identified historically via baseline proof code)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace low-rye Mash Bill #1 — exact grain % not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (non-age-stated; straight rules apply)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompletely Unfiltered · Chill-skipped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Window\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 14 — Summer 2020 Allocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistinction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcclaimed deep \"chocolate bomb\" style profile maturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin Terroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eBatch 14 commands exceptional secondary collector interest due to its massive praise across whiskey publications. Because bottles produced prior to 2022 lacked literal batch number indicators on the face label, verification rests completely on cross-checking the crisp 130.2 proof registration against the glass laser etching stamps. Preserve the asset condition by keeping it vertically oriented away from UV exposure grids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eForged on Buffalo Trace's iconic low-rye Mash Bill #1 framework, this distillate was aged for approximately eight years within the heart of selected metal-clad warehouses in Frankfort. Drawn undiluted from the wood matrix, it skips chill-filtration completely to keep the natural wood sugars, barrel char sediment dust, and dense corn oils intact, resulting in its famously syrupy, mouth-coating weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey sells only bottles sourced through authorized U.S. distribution; each is checked for fill level, seal, and label integrity before it ships. Orders are packed in protective single-bottle cartons and released to adults only — delivery requires an adult 21-or-over signature. For more on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/authentication\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ehow authenticity is verified\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ekeeping and shipping your order\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/editorial-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ehow we vet what we list\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:0;\"\u003eWhat proof is Stagg Jr Batch 14?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eBatch 14 reads 130.2 proof — 65.1% ABV — and is bottled at barrel strength without filtering. Since Jr.-era labels carried no batch number, that proof is how the bottle is pinned down. The figure is whatever the barrels produced; no water is added to round it off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:18px;\"\u003eStagg Jr Batch 14 and Batch 23A are both 130.2 proof — how are they different?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThey share the same 130.2 proof but are different releases, years apart. Batch 14 is a Summer 2020 \"Stagg Jr.\" from the Jr. era, when bottles carried no batch number, so proof was the identifier. Batch 23A is a 2023 release under the later year-letter system, with \"23A\" printed on the bottle. So the printed code — not the proof — is what tells them apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-14#product\",\n \"name\": \"Stagg Jr Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 14\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/stagg-jr-batch-14.jpg\",\n \"description\": \"Stagg Jr Batch 14 is a barrel-proof Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 65.1% ABV (130.2 proof); a Summer 2020 release widely rated among the stronger Stagg Jr. batches.\",\n \"sku\": \"088004018580-14\",\n \"mpn\": \"088004018580-14\",\n \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Buffalo Trace\" },\n \"category\": \"Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\",\n \"offers\": {\n \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-14#offer\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-14\",\n \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n \"price\": \"399.95\",\n \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n \"itemCondition\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition\",\n \"seller\": { \"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Midnight Whiskey\" }\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-14#breadcrumb\",\n \"itemListElement\": [\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 1, \"name\": \"Home\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 2, \"name\": \"Whiskey\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/whiskey\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 3, \"name\": \"Stagg Jr Batch 14\" }\n ]\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-14#faq\",\n \"mainEntity\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"What proof is Stagg Jr Batch 14?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Batch 14 reads 130.2 proof - 65.1% ABV - and is bottled at barrel strength without filtering. 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It was reported as the first Stagg Jr. to arrive with an official Buffalo Trace press release, and it was well received: one reviewer scored it 94 out of 100. The profile runs rich and spiced — cream-caramel mocha, Red Hots, blueberry, and sour cherry over cedar and dark chocolate. Jr.-era bottles show no batch number, so the 128.4 proof identifies it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFull barrel proof — 128.4 proof, 64.2% ABV — uncut and completely unfiltered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eA late-2019 \"Stagg Jr.\" release, hitting the market right after the historic Batch 12 benchmark profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDistinguished as the first Stagg Jr. expression to be introduced globally with a formal, dedicated press release from Buffalo Trace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDisplays a dense, spiced, dessert-leaning profile built on mocha, dark cocoa dust, and rich orchard fruit esters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIdentified strictly by its unique 128.4 proof configuration, as no literal batch number index was printed on the label text during this era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark cherries and wild honey up front, layered with rich vanilla bean, Red Hots cinnamon candy candy, and a crisp splash of winter spearmint over heavily charred oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally full and coating; thick cream-caramel mocha, sour cherry syrup, and wild blueberry balanced by black pepper and a sturdy cedar-and-leather backframe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, dry, and wood-forward, trailing into dark baker's chocolate, spicy cinnamon sticks, molasses sweetness, and lingering barrel char dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eBatch 13 marks the exact historical turning point where Sazerac elevated the small-batch unblended line from a cult enthusiast secret to a mainstream brand centerpiece. Emerging from the immense pressure of succeeding Batch 12, it forged a distinctive, highly complex mocha-driven layout. It handles the baton directly to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-14\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe chocolate-heavy Batch 14 release\u003c\/a\u003e within \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour verified Kentucky bourbon library collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery (DSP-KY-113), Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e128.4 proof · 64.2% ABV (barrel proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch Designation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 13 (Jr.-era — identified historically via the 128.4 proof line)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace low-rye Mash Bill #1 — exact grain % not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (non-age-stated; matured approximately 8 years in select wood)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompletely Unfiltered · Chill-skipped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Window\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate 2019 \/ January 2020 Press Allocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistinction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirst batch supported by an official distillery media announcement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin Terroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eBecause face labels tracking this vintage window bear no batch number text, authentication relies completely on validating the exact 128.4 proof line alongside the glass laser etching stamps. Given its identity as the first media-supported release from the distillery, it retains excellent foundational value parameters for serious chronological vertical cellars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eDistilled on Buffalo Trace's low-rye mash platform, Batch 13 was pulled undiluted from select charred new American white oak barrels after roughly eight years of high-floor warehouse maturation. Because it skips chill-filtration mechanics entirely, the bottling retains its high-density corn oils, organic wood sugars, and rich barrel char compounds to yield a deep, oily weight on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey sells only bottles sourced through authorized U.S. distribution; each is checked for fill level, seal, and label integrity before it ships. Orders are packed in protective single-bottle cartons and released to adults only — delivery requires an adult 21-or-over signature. For more on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/authentication\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe way we authenticate bottles\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour storage and delivery practice\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/editorial-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ewhat our listings are held to\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:0;\"\u003eWhat proof is Stagg Jr Batch 13?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eStagg Jr Batch 13 comes in at 128.4 proof — 64.2% ABV — uncut and bottled without filtering. The proof is how the bottle is identified, since Jr.-era labels carried no batch number, and 128.4 belongs to Batch 13 alone. Nothing is added to round the number off; it is whatever the barrels gave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:18px;\"\u003eWhat made Stagg Jr Batch 13 a notable release?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eIt arrived right after Batch 12 — a release widely regarded as one of the best Stagg Jr. batches — so expectations were high for what followed. Batch 13 was also reported to be the first Stagg Jr. to launch with an official press release from Buffalo Trace, a mark of how far the line's reputation had come. Bottled at 128.4 proof in late 2019, it was well received on its own terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-13#product\",\n \"name\": \"Stagg Jr Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 13\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/stagg-jr-batch-13.jpg\",\n \"description\": \"Stagg Jr Batch 13 is a barrel-proof Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 64.2% ABV (128.4 proof); a well-received late-2019 release that followed the celebrated Batch 12.\",\n \"sku\": \"088004018580-13\",\n \"mpn\": \"088004018580-13\",\n \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Buffalo Trace\" },\n \"category\": \"Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\",\n \"offers\": {\n \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-13#offer\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-13\",\n \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n \"price\": \"449.95\",\n \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n \"itemCondition\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition\",\n \"seller\": { \"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Midnight Whiskey\" }\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-13#breadcrumb\",\n \"itemListElement\": [\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 1, \"name\": \"Home\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 2, \"name\": \"Whiskey\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/whiskey\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 3, \"name\": \"Stagg Jr Batch 13\" }\n ]\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-13#faq\",\n \"mainEntity\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"What proof is Stagg Jr Batch 13?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Stagg Jr Batch 13 comes in at 128.4 proof - 64.2% ABV - uncut and bottled without filtering. 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A Summer 2019 bottling at 132.3 proof (66.15% ABV), uncut and unfiltered, it built a reputation for being powerful yet balanced: sweet cherry, caramel, chocolate, brown sugar, and molasses over seasoned oak. With no batch number on the label, the 132.3 proof is what marks it as Batch 12.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eUnfiltered and uncut barrel proof expression, finalized at 132.3 proof (66.15% ABV).\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBuffalo Trace's historic Summer 2019 release — named the #1 Whiskey of the Year for 2019 by Breaking Bourbon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eWidely cited across trade panels as the definitive high-water mark for the unblended small-batch portfolio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMasterfully balanced profile highlighting thick dark cherry, rich caramel, cocoa dust, brown sugar, and dark molasses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIdentified strictly by its unique 132.3 proof threshold; distilled via low-rye Mash Bill #1 at Sazerac's Frankfort plant (DSP-KY-113) with an estimated 8-year age profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intrepid dark cherry syrup opens the bouquet, followed by heavy vanilla bean, warm caramel corn, dark brown sugar, unlit pipe tobacco, and seasoned barrel house dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, viscous, and syrupy; dark cherry cola and rich cherry-sherry wood depth layered with dark chocolate fudge, heavy caramel, toasted nougat, sharp black pepper, and clean rye spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warming, and remarkably structural, anchoring fine oak vanillins, blackstrap molasses, and a long, glowing spice finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eBatch 12 serves as the absolute turning benchmark for the entire unblended expression footprint, pairing immense 132.3 barrel power with an elegant, fruit-forward equilibrium that masks its heat. It completely redefined the line's historical track, handing over the strategic lineage directly to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-13\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe media-debut Batch 13 allocation\u003c\/a\u003e. Cross-reference this profile within \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stagg\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour complete Stagg index history portfolio\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery (DSP-KY-113), Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e132.3 proof · 66.15% ABV (barrel proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch Tracking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 12 (Jr.-era — identified historically via unique 132.3 proof stamp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace low-rye Mash Bill #1 — exact grain % not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (non-age-stated; matured approximately 8 years)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompletely Unfiltered · Chill-skipped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Allocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 12 — Summer 2019 Vintage Window\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistinction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBreaking Bourbon #1 Whiskey of the Year 2019 Winner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin Terroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eAs a historic turning point bottle that permanently elevated the brand profile, Batch 12 commands exceptional long-term secondary interest. Because bottles distributed prior to 2022 do not explicitly print batch numbers on the face artwork, physical verification requires validating the exact 132.3 proof specification directly against the lower glass laser-etched matrix codes. Hold value by storing upright and away from light pools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eDrawn from the same low-rye corn mash bill family utilized for the legendary Antique Collection releases, this distillate underwent near-decade maturation across the mid-tier floors of Sazerac's metal-clad rickhouses. Bottled completely straight from the barrel without chill-filtration adjustments or proof watering, it preserves the high-density botanical corn oils and wood char elements responsible for its famous syrupy mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey sells only bottles sourced through authorized U.S. distribution; each is checked for fill level, seal, and label integrity before it ships. Orders are packed in protective single-bottle cartons and released to adults only — delivery requires an adult 21-or-over signature. For more on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour bottle-authentication process\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe way orders are kept and shipped\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe rules our listings follow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:0;\"\u003eWhat proof is Stagg Jr Batch 12?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAt barrel proof, Batch 12 is 132.3 — 66.15% ABV — and goes into the bottle unfiltered. Because Jr.-era labels show no batch number, the proof is the identifier, and 132.3 points to Batch 12 and no other release. The number is simply what the barrels yielded, with no water added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:18px;\"\u003eWhy is Stagg Jr Batch 12 so sought after?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eBatch 12 is widely considered the high point of the Stagg Jr. line. Breaking Bourbon named it the #1 Whiskey of the Year for 2019, and many enthusiasts still cite it as the best batch — a notable turnaround for a series whose first batch was seen as a misfire. It is a Summer 2019 release at 132.3 proof, known for being powerful but balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-12#product\",\n \"name\": \"Stagg Jr Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 12\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/stagg-jr-batch-12.jpg\",\n \"description\": \"Stagg Jr Batch 12 is a barrel-proof Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 66.15% ABV (132.3 proof); the widely acclaimed Summer 2019 release of the Stagg Jr. line.\",\n \"sku\": \"088004018580-12\",\n \"mpn\": \"088004018580-12\",\n \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Buffalo Trace\" },\n \"category\": \"Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\",\n \"offers\": {\n \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-12#offer\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-12\",\n \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n \"price\": \"499.95\",\n \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n \"itemCondition\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition\",\n \"seller\": { \"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Midnight Whiskey\" }\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-12#breadcrumb\",\n \"itemListElement\": [\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 1, \"name\": \"Home\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 2, \"name\": \"Whiskey\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/stagg\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 3, \"name\": \"Stagg Jr Batch 12\" }\n ]\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-12#faq\",\n \"mainEntity\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"What proof is Stagg Jr Batch 12?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"At barrel proof, Batch 12 is 132.3 - 66.15% ABV - and goes into the bottle unfiltered. 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At the lower end of the range for the series, it drew praise for being balanced and refined for the strength: cherry pie filling and roasted nuts with vanilla, toffee, pepper, and a leather-and-tobacco edge. On a Jr.-era label with no batch number, the 127.9 proof is the identifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eUncut barrel proof — 127.9 proof, 63.95% ABV — and entirely non-chill-filtered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe first Stagg Jr. release timed to winter — a 2018 break from the line's traditional spring-and-fall cadence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePraised as remarkably balanced and refined for the strength; at 127.9, it anchors the lower end for the series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eComplex palate matching cherry pie filling and roasted nuts with warm vanilla, toffee, and light black pepper notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMarked by its 127.9 proof — unique to Batch 11, since Jr.-era bottles printed no layout numbers — distilled by Buffalo Trace in Frankfort, Kentucky (DSP-KY-113) on low-rye Mash Bill #1 with an estimated 8-to-9-year maturity profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e A total cherry bomb up front — dark cherry over rich vanilla bean, wild honey, and toasted oak — met with sweet toffee, marshmallow fluff, and a dry salted-cracker note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creamy vanilla custard and roasted hazelnut lead into a peppery mid-palate, before evolving into deep cherry pie filling, buttery toffee, and a faint leather-and-tobacco barrel depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and clean; effervescent cherry cola, warm ginger root, vanilla bean, and seasoned oak wood textures with significantly less bite than the 127.9 proof suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eBatch 11 commands a distinct historical position as the release that permanently disrupted the distillery's strict seasonal pattern, delivering the line's premier winter-timed allocation. Standing out for its refined, low-proof approachability, it serves as an elegant prelude to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-12\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe celebrated Batch 12 edition\u003c\/a\u003e. Explore alternative small-batch allocations inside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stagg\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour verified Stagg history portfolio hub\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery (DSP-KY-113), Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e127.9 proof · 63.95% ABV (barrel proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch Hierarchy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 11 (Legacy Jr.-era — identified historically via unique 127.9 proof line)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace low-rye Mash Bill #1 — exact grain % not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (non-age-stated; blended from selected 8-to-9-year barrels)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompletely Unfiltered · Chill-skipped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Allocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 11 — Winter 2018 Allocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistinction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirst winter allocation; lower-proof framework praised for exceptional balance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin Terroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eBatch 11 holds a dedicated following among purists tracking the historical unblended profile timeline. Because bottles filled prior to 2022 do not feature physical batch indicators on the glass labels, collectors authenticate this specific winter allocation by verifying the 127.9 proof stamp against the lower glass laser-etched stamps. Protect asset integrity by cellaring horizontally inside a dark, temperature-stable vault map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eForged from Buffalo Trace's low-rye corn mash bill, Batch 11 relies on high-floor barrel groups selected for native maturity rather than blunt ethanol strength. Drawn undiluted and non-chill-filtered straight from the wood, it retains the complete package of essential corn oils, botanical barrel char sediment, and localized wood sugars that standard chill-filtering processes wash away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey sells only bottles sourced through authorized U.S. distribution; each is checked for fill level, seal, and label integrity before it ships. Orders are packed in protective single-bottle cartons and released to adults only — delivery requires an adult 21-or-over signature. For more on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe authentication each bottle gets\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003estorage and shipping, explained\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ehow we decide what to list\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:0;\"\u003eWhat proof is Stagg Jr Batch 11?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eBatch 11 is bottled at 127.9 proof — 63.95% ABV — uncut and unfiltered. Jr.-era labels don't print a batch number, so the proof does that job; 127.9 turns up on no other release. It wasn't adjusted to a round figure — it is whatever the barrels delivered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:18px;\"\u003eWas Stagg Jr Batch 11 the first winter release?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eYes — Batch 11 (Winter 2018) was the first Stagg Jr. release timed to the winter, breaking from the line's usual spring-and-fall cadence. At 127.9 proof it sat on the lower end for the series, and reviewers singled it out for being balanced and refined for the strength. It is identified by that 127.9 proof, which no other batch shares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-11#product\",\n \"name\": \"Stagg Jr Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 11\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/stagg-jr-batch-11.jpg\",\n \"description\": \"Stagg Jr Batch 11 is a barrel-proof Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 63.95% ABV (127.9 proof); the first winter release in the line, from 2018.\",\n \"sku\": \"088004018580-11\",\n \"mpn\": \"088004018580-11\",\n \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Buffalo Trace\" },\n \"category\": \"Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\",\n \"offers\": {\n \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-11#offer\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-11\",\n \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n \"price\": \"549.95\",\n \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n \"itemCondition\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition\",\n \"seller\": { \"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Midnight Whiskey\" }\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-11#breadcrumb\",\n \"itemListElement\": [\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 1, \"name\": \"Home\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 2, \"name\": \"Whiskey\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/stagg\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 3, \"name\": \"Stagg Jr Batch 11\" }\n ]\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-11#faq\",\n \"mainEntity\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"What proof is Stagg Jr Batch 11?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Batch 11 is bottled at 127.9 proof - 63.95% ABV - uncut and unfiltered. 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A Spring 2018 bottling, it was a step down from the brand's usual 130-plus strength: lighter and more drinkable, and notably fruit-forward — red fruit, berries, plums, and strawberry over vanilla and a sweet-cornbread note. Jr.-era bottles carry no batch number, so a bottle is known by its 126.4 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe lowest-proof release of its day — 126.4 proof, 63.2% ABV — bottled unfiltered and uncut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eA Spring 2018 release window, introducing a gentler velocity step down from the line's typical 130-plus intensity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHighly approachable and drinkable, showing an elegant, fruit-forward nuance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBrimming with red summer fruit, field berries, sweet plums, and strawberry preserves over rich vanilla and sweet corn cake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe 126.4 proof mark serves as the definitive identifier on the glass, as labels during the Jr. production era skipped batch indices. Produced at Sazerac's Frankfort distillery (DSP-KY-113) on Mash Bill #1 with an estimated 8-to-9-year wood aging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright red fruit and orchard berries — wild strawberry, sugar plum, and dark cherry — lead the entry, balanced by heavy vanilla bean, sweet cornbread, and a faint hint of artificial grape soda following aeration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e High fruit density opens with an initial burst of barrel heat; transitions into sweet strawberry fruit leather and macerated cherries layered with clear caramel, wild honey, and a touch of savory barbecue spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, coating, and remarkably clean; wild red fruit and concentrated strawberry parameters carry through alongside an orange zest tang, mild oak char, and a soft, nutty close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eBatch 10 commands an atypical profile position in the historic collection layout. Arriving as the lowest-strength unblended entry of its generation, it traded aggressive ethanol proof weights for a lighter, remarkably bright berry-forward complexity. It serves as a fascinating historical milestone directly preceding \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-11\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe balanced, winter-first Batch 11\u003c\/a\u003e. Map alternative releases inside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stagg\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour broader bourbon lineup portfolio hub\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery (DSP-KY-113), Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e126.4 proof · 63.2% ABV (barrel proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch Tracking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 10 (Legacy Jr.-era — identified historically via unique 126.4 proof stamp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace low-rye Mash Bill #1 — exact grain % not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (non-age-stated; blended from select barrels aged 8 to 9 years)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompletely Unfiltered · Chill-skipped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Allocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 10 — Spring 2018 Allocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistinction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLowest-proof allocation of its era; highly sought-after fruit-forward profile variance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin Terroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eBatch 10 retains a dedicated niche collector following due to its lower proof entry threshold, representing a beautifully executed departure from the brash character of surrounding years. Because these vintage bottles feature no batch numbering text on the face paper, authentication requires validating the crisp 126.4 proof stamp lines alongside the lower glass laser-etched stamps. Store upright in a temperature-stable vault layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eForged on Buffalo Trace's low-rye corn mash platform, Batch 10 balances heavy corn sugars against long-matured wood tannins. Because the liquid was filled completely straight from the white oak barrels without dilution or chill-filtration mechanics, it locks in the full baseline of structural barrel oils, caramelized wood sugars, and fine char sediment responsible for its dense, coating mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey sells only bottles sourced through authorized U.S. distribution; each is checked for fill level, seal, and label integrity before it ships. Orders are packed in protective single-bottle cartons and released to adults only — delivery requires an adult 21-or-over signature. For more on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe way we check a bottle\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ekeeping and sending each order\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe standards we list against\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:0;\"\u003eWhat proof is Stagg Jr Batch 10?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eBatch 10 lands at 126.4 proof — 63.2% ABV — bottled uncut and without filtering. Since Jr.-era labels skip the batch number, the proof stands in for it, and 126.4 belongs to this release alone. The figure wasn't dialed to anything round; it is what the barrels came out at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:18px;\"\u003eWhy is Stagg Jr Batch 10 considered lighter than most?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eAt 126.4 proof, Batch 10 was the lowest-proof Stagg Jr. release at the time — a step down from the 130-plus strength the line is usually known for. Reviewers described it as one of the lighter, more drinkable batches, leaning bright and fruit-forward rather than heavy. It is a Spring 2018 release, identified by that 126.4 proof, which no other batch carries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-10#product\",\n \"name\": \"Stagg Jr Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 10\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/stagg-jr-batch-10.jpg\",\n \"description\": \"Stagg Jr Batch 10 is a barrel-proof Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 63.2% ABV (126.4 proof); a lighter, fruit-forward Spring 2018 release, the lowest-proof batch of its time.\",\n \"sku\": \"088004018580-10\",\n \"mpn\": \"088004018580-10\",\n \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Buffalo Trace\" },\n \"category\": \"Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\",\n \"offers\": {\n \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-10#offer\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-10\",\n \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n \"price\": \"439.95\",\n \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n \"itemCondition\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition\",\n \"seller\": { \"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Midnight Whiskey\" }\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-10#breadcrumb\",\n \"itemListElement\": [\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 1, \"name\": \"Home\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 2, \"name\": \"Whiskey\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/stagg\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 3, \"name\": \"Stagg Jr Batch 10\" }\n ]\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-10#faq\",\n \"mainEntity\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"What proof is Stagg Jr Batch 10?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Batch 10 lands at 126.4 proof - 63.2% ABV - bottled uncut and without filtering. 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Stagg, and reviewers rated it among the more mature, approachable batches: baked apple pie, red grapes, and fig newtons with cinnamon sugar, caramel, and chocolate. Since Jr.-era labels omit the batch number, the 131.9 proof is the giveaway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAt 131.9 proof (65.95% ABV), bottled at full barrel strength without chill filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eA Fall 2017 release — and one of the older batches, described by Buffalo Trace as aged \"almost a decade.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eOften tasted as a stand-in for the pricier George T. Stagg; rated among the more mature, approachable batches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBaked apple pie, red grapes, and fig newtons with cinnamon sugar, caramel, and chocolate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe bottle's only batch marker is its 131.9 proof (Jr.-era labels carry no number); distilled by Buffalo Trace in Frankfort, Kentucky (DSP-KY-113) on the low-rye Mash Bill #1, grain split undisclosed, non-age-stated but described as close to ten years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baked apple pie and red grapes, with cinnamon sugar, brown sugar, and caramel; fig newtons and a note of banana bread, plus an unusual minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and syrupy — burnt caramel and chocolate (think hot-cocoa mix), dried cherries, and baked apple, with black pepper and a firm oak backbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and hot — chocolate coats the palate, with cinnamon sugar, leather, and lingering pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eBatch 9 holds an interesting spot in the line as one of its older releases: Buffalo Trace described it as aged \"almost a decade,\" and it was frequently tasted side by side with George T. Stagg, the brand's older, harder-to-find Antique Collection bottling. Reviewers rated it among the more mature and approachable Jr. batches — complex, with baking spice, apple, and chocolate — even if it stops short of its namesake. A Fall 2017 release, its proof is unique to this batch. The release that followed was \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-10\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe lighter, fruit-forward Batch 10\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stagg\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003emore from the Stagg shelf\u003c\/a\u003e for the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery (DSP-KY-113), Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e131.9 proof · 65.95% ABV (barrel proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 (Jr.-era — no number printed on the bottle; 131.9 proof is unique to this batch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace low-rye Mash Bill #1 — exact grain % not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (non-age-stated; Buffalo Trace: \"almost a decade\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnfiltered (non-chill-filtered)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 9 — Fall 2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistinction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne of the older batches; a frequent George T. Stagg comparison\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eBatch 9 appeals to collectors of the original Jr.-era run for its age and reputation: one of the older releases, pitched by Buffalo Trace as \"almost a decade,\" and a regular point of comparison with George T. Stagg. That maturity, plus its place among the better-liked early batches, keeps it in demand. Because the Jr.-era label shows no number, the 131.9 proof is the only way to place the bottle. Keep it standing somewhere cool and dark, seal unbroken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eWhat changed for Batch 9 wasn't the recipe but the age. The mash is Buffalo Trace's low-rye #1, distilled in Frankfort, Kentucky, with the grain split unpublished. Buffalo Trace called this one \"almost a decade\" old — longer than the line's usual seven-to-nine years — and that extra time shows in its more mature, oak-and-chocolate character. It reaches the bottle at full strength, 131.9 proof, uncut and unfiltered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey sells only bottles sourced through authorized U.S. distribution; each is checked for fill level, seal, and label integrity before it ships. Orders are packed in protective single-bottle cartons and released to adults only — delivery requires an adult 21-or-over signature. For more on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003everifying each bottle\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe way we keep and ship it\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ewhat every listing must satisfy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Stagg Jr Batch 9?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eBatch 9 is 131.9 proof — 65.95% ABV — drawn uncut from the barrel and bottled without filtering. With no batch number on Jr.-era labels, that proof is how the bottle is told apart, and 131.9 points to no other release. It wasn't rounded to a set figure; the barrels decided it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Stagg Jr Batch 9 compare to George T. Stagg?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eBatch 9 is often discussed as a more affordable stand-in for George T. Stagg, the older, pricier Buffalo Trace Antique Collection bottling. Buffalo Trace described Batch 9 as aged \"almost a decade\" — older than the typical Stagg Jr. — and reviewers found it among the more mature, approachable batches, though still a step behind its namesake. It is a Fall 2017 release at 131.9 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-9#product\",\n \"name\": \"Stagg Jr Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 9\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/stagg-jr-batch-9.jpg\",\n \"description\": \"Stagg Jr Batch 9 is a barrel-proof Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 65.95% ABV (131.9 proof); an older Fall 2017 release that Buffalo Trace described as aged almost a decade.\",\n \"sku\": \"088004018580-9\",\n \"mpn\": \"088004018580-9\",\n \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Buffalo Trace\" },\n \"category\": \"Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\",\n \"offers\": {\n \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-9#offer\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-9\",\n \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n \"price\": \"599.95\",\n \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n \"itemCondition\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition\",\n \"seller\": { \"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Midnight Whiskey\" }\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-9#breadcrumb\",\n \"itemListElement\": [\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 1, \"name\": \"Home\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 2, \"name\": \"Whiskey\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/stagg\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 3, \"name\": \"Stagg Jr Batch 9\" }\n ]\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-9#faq\",\n \"mainEntity\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"What proof is Stagg Jr Batch 9?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Batch 9 is 131.9 proof - 65.95% ABV - drawn uncut from the barrel and bottled without filtering. 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A Spring 2017 bottling, it is described by reviewers as among the fruitiest Stagg Jr. batches, with tropical passion fruit, mango, and orange over a deep oakiness, plus the usual sweetness and spice. Jr.-era bottles show no batch number, so it is the 129.5 proof that names the batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBottled at barrel strength — 129.5 proof, 64.75% ABV — uncut and completely non-chill-filtered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eA Spring 2017 release allocation, standing out as one of the most wonderfully unusual profiles in the line's history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHighly distinguished across trade circles for its rich, atypical fruit density.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFeatures dense notes of tropical passion fruit, sliced mango, and blood orange over a mature, oaky base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe 129.5 proof line serves as the definitive structural identifier, as bottles from the legacy Jr. era carried no printed batch indices. Distilled on low-rye Mash Bill #1 in Frankfort (DSP-KY-113) with a standard maturity target near eight years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remarkably tropical and unique for the profile family—vibrant passion fruit, fresh mango flesh, and orange zest over concentrated vanilla, dark honey, and heavy white oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm, coating, and intensely fruit-forward; tropical citrus and citrus oils are driven by deep brown sugar sweetness, cinnamon candies, and a pronounced, structured oak wood character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warming, and heavily oak-driven, with the bright tropical notes and baking spices rounding out into a dry, beautifully balanced woody close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eBatch 8 commands a legendary outlier profile reputation among unblended small-batch allocations. Stepping confidently outside the brand's classic dark-cherry sandbox, it introduced an exotic tropical spectrum that remains a massive conversation piece for enthusiasts. It hands the chronological timeline over seamlessly to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-9\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe older, mature Batch 9 expression\u003c\/a\u003e. Track alternative vintage releases inside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stagg\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour complete Stagg history portfolio hub\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery (DSP-KY-113), Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e129.5 proof · 64.75% ABV (barrel proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch Hierarchy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 8 (Legacy Jr.-era — identified historically via unique 129.5 proof stamp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace low-rye Mash Bill #1 — exact grain % not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (non-age-stated; straight rules apply, aged ~8 years)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompletely Unfiltered · Chill-skipped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Allocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 8 — Spring 2017 Allocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistinction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcclaimed as one of the most uniquely fruity, tropical expressions in the line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin Terroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eBatch 8 is highly valued precisely because of its structural profile rarity, offering a tropical departure that the unblended run has rarely shown since. Because these vintage bottles feature no batch numbers on the label paper, physical verification rests entirely on validating the exact 129.5 proof marking against the lower glass laser-etched matrix stamps. Store vertically away from sunlight pools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eForged on Buffalo Trace's iconic low-rye corn mash bill, Batch 8 owes its exotic nuances entirely to isolated micro-climate barrel groups that matured inside the mid-tier levels of the Frankfort rickhouses. Filled completely uncut and non-chill-filtered straight from the wood, it retains all natural corn oils and char elements responsible for its dense, palate-coating weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey sells only bottles sourced through authorized U.S. distribution; each is checked for fill level, seal, and label integrity before it ships. Orders are packed in protective single-bottle cartons and released to adults only — delivery requires an adult 21-or-over signature. For more on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe bottle checks we run\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003estoring and shipping your order\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe review behind every listing\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:0;\"\u003eWhat proof is Stagg Jr Batch 8?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAt 129.5 proof — 64.75% ABV — Batch 8 is bottled straight from the barrel, uncut and unfiltered. Jr.-era labels print no batch number, so the proof identifies the release, and 129.5 turns up on no other. It wasn't set to a target figure; the barrels yielded it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:18px;\"\u003eWhat makes Stagg Jr Batch 8 unusual?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eReviewers single out Batch 8 as one of the fruitiest and most unusual releases in the line, with tropical notes — passion fruit, mango, and orange — that are uncommon for the brand, set against a deep oakiness. It is a Spring 2017 release at 129.5 proof, uncut and unfiltered. That tropical-fruit character is what sets it apart from the more typically cherry-and-caramel batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-8#product\",\n \"name\": \"Stagg Jr Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 8\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/stagg-jr-batch-8.jpg\",\n \"description\": \"Stagg Jr Batch 8 is a barrel-proof Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 64.75% ABV (129.5 proof); an unusually fruity Spring 2017 release with tropical notes over a deep oakiness.\",\n \"sku\": \"088004018580-8\",\n \"mpn\": \"088004018580-8\",\n \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Buffalo Trace\" },\n \"category\": \"Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\",\n \"offers\": {\n \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-8#offer\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-8\",\n \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n \"price\": \"649.95\",\n \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n \"itemCondition\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition\",\n \"seller\": { \"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Midnight Whiskey\" }\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-8#breadcrumb\",\n \"itemListElement\": [\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 1, \"name\": \"Home\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 2, \"name\": \"Whiskey\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/stagg\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 3, \"name\": \"Stagg Jr Batch 8\" }\n ]\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-8#faq\",\n \"mainEntity\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"What proof is Stagg Jr Batch 8?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"At 129.5 proof - 64.75% ABV - Batch 8 is bottled straight from the barrel, uncut and unfiltered. 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A Fall 2016 bottling aged close to a decade, it is remembered as a fiery, full-strength bourbon with a long, pronounced finish, in the brand's caramel, dark-fruit, and oak register. Inside a collection where face labels omit batch sequence numbers, it is the 130 proof that points explicitly to Batch 7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eA potent 130 proof (65% ABV), drawn off the barrel uncut and entirely unfiltered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eA classic Fall 2016 release allocation, aged close to a decade — marking it among the older expressions in the portfolio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHighly celebrated across enthusiast panels as a fierce, uncompromising batch highlighting an incredibly pronounced finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLocks in massive traditional notes of dark caramel, rich stone fruit, seasoned oak, and heavy baking spices with the heat left completely un-cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAmong legacy Jr.-era bottles, the 130 proof signature serves as the exclusive batch identifier (no batch number is printed on the label artwork). Distilled on Buffalo Trace's low-rye Mash Bill #1 in Frankfort (DSP-KY-113).\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Big, robust, and explicitly bourbon-forward—heavy vanilla bean, dark brown sugar, and toasted oak, with the 130-proof ethanol heat front and center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fierce, intense, and deeply potent; thick waves of dark molasses candy and black pepper roll into sharp baking spices, stewed plums, and a heavy white oak grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally long, warming, and highly structural, allowing the native oak tannins and peppery spice parameters to echo well past the swallow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eBatch 7 anchors the historic vintage landscape as an unapologetically bold expression that lets the full barrel character outpace any modern softening dilution. It serves as an impressive, high-velocity counterpoint to its successor, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-8\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe uniquely fruity, tropical Batch 8 allocation\u003c\/a\u003e. Cross-examine this specific proof baseline directly inside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stagg\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe rest of our active Stagg collection hub history\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery (DSP-KY-113), Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e130.0 proof · 65.0% ABV (barrel proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch Tracking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 7 (Legacy Jr.-era — identified historically via unique 130.0 proof stamp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace low-rye Mash Bill #1 — exact grain % not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (non-age-stated; straight rules apply, aged close to a decade)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompletely Unfiltered · Chill-skipped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Allocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 7 — Fall 2016 Allocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistinction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMemorable high-velocity heavy hitter featuring a highly pronounced finish matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin Terroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eBatch 7 commands exceptional historical value for collectors focusing on the line's raw, fiery era of unblended small batches. Because bottles distributed prior to 2022 feature no literal batch numbering text on the paper label, validation relies completely on cross-checking the crisp 130.0 proof marking against the lower glass laser-etched stamps. Protect asset condition by cellaring upright and away from light pools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eForged on Buffalo Trace's low-rye corn mash bill, Batch 7 was pulled from barrels that spent nearly a decade in the middle levels of the metal-clad rickhouses in Frankfort. Because the distillate skips chill-filtration mechanics entirely, the bottling retains the complete architecture of native corn oils, wood sugars, and fine barrel char sediment responsible for its immense body weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey sells only bottles sourced through authorized U.S. distribution; each is checked for fill level, seal, and label integrity before it ships. Orders are packed in protective single-bottle cartons and released to adults only — delivery requires an adult 21-or-over signature. For more on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ehow we confirm a bottle\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003epacking and dispatching orders\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ehow a listing earns its place\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:0;\"\u003eWhat proof is Stagg Jr Batch 7?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eBatch 7 carries a barrel-proof strength of 130 (65% ABV), with no cutting and no chill filtration. Jr.-era bottles omit the batch number, so the proof identifies the release; among those batches, 130 marks this one. The figure wasn't rounded to a target — it is what the barrels gave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:18px;\"\u003eWhat is Stagg Jr Batch 7 known for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eReviewers describe Batch 7 as a potent, fiery release with a long, pronounced finish — a heavy hitter even by Stagg standards. A Fall 2016 bottling at 130 proof, uncut and unfiltered, it was aged close to a decade, putting it among the older releases. 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A Spring 2016 bottling, it pairs intense heat and spice with a distinctive chocolate-covered-cherry character, plus caramel, bittersweet chocolate, and tobacco. Jr.-era bottles show no batch number, so the 132.5 proof — unique to this batch — identifies it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eOne of the hottest in the line — 132.5 proof, 66.25% ABV — bottled completely unfiltered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eA Spring 2016 release and the second-highest-proof Jr.-era batch ever allocated, outshone only by Batch 1.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFrequently dubbed a \"flamethrower\" expression across trade registers for its intense heat paired over a rich, sweet body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDisplays signature heavy notes of chocolate-covered cherry cordial, thick blackberry jam, rich caramel, and aged pipe tobacco.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIdentified strictly by its historic 132.5 proof signature, as bottles filled during this legacy production run carried no printed batch indicators. Distilled from low-rye Mash Bill #1 in Frankfort (DSP-KY-113).\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powerful waves of warm caramel fudge and rich cocoa butter lead the entry, balanced by maraschino cherry reductions, toasted brown sugar, and a twist of fresh citrus peel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Big, coating, and viscous; decadent chocolate-covered cherry cordial and blackberry preserves overlay seasoned white oak, dark bittersweet chocolate, and a massive surge of peppery barrel heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tremendously elongated and warming, retaining rich dark chocolate cherries, candied citrus oils, heavy pipe tobacco, and deeply charred oak vanillins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eBatch 6 commands an esteemed legendary reputation as the ultimate high-velocity powerhouse allocation within the legacy unblended series. Demanding serious focus due to its high proof threshold, it elegantly matches high ethanol weight against a heavy, dessert-like cacao complexity. It hands the generational baton directly over to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-7\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe potent Batch 7 allocation\u003c\/a\u003e. Review alternative structural proof baselines directly inside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stagg\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eother Stagg releases here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery (DSP-KY-113), Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e132.5 proof · 66.25% ABV (barrel proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch Tracking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 6 (Legacy Jr.-era — identified historically via unique 132.5 proof stamp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace low-rye Mash Bill #1 — exact grain % not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (non-age-stated; straight rules apply, matured ~8–9 years)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompletely Unfiltered · Chill-skipped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Allocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 6 — Spring 2016 Allocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistinction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecond-highest-proof Jr.-era batch; celebrated for its massive cherry-fudge profile complexity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin Terroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eBatch 6 is exceptionally prized for serious vertical cellars due to its high-velocity standing near the absolute peak of the brand's historic proof ceiling. Because these early expressions do not explicitly indicate batch series codes on the face paper, physical validation relies entirely on verifying the crisp 132.5 proof register directly against the lower glass laser-etched stamps. Protect condition by cellaring vertically away from light pools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eForged on Buffalo Trace's low-rye corn mash platform, Batch 6 was pulled undiluted from select white oak barrels that achieved maximum extraction levels across high-floor warehouse tracks. Because it skips chill-filtration mechanics entirely, the bottling locks in the complete matrix of heavy corn oils, organic wood sugars, and fine barrel char compounds responsible for its unctuous, syrupy weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey sells only bottles sourced through authorized U.S. distribution; each is checked for fill level, seal, and label integrity before it ships. Orders are packed in protective single-bottle cartons and released to adults only — delivery requires an adult 21-or-over signature. For more on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour bottle authentication\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003esafe storage and shipping\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ewhat a listing requires\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:0;\"\u003eWhat proof is Stagg Jr Batch 6?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eBatch 6 reaches 132.5 proof (66.25% ABV) straight off the barrel — uncut, unfiltered. Among the Jr.-era batches the proof identifies the release, and 132.5 is Batch 6 alone. The figure wasn't chosen; it is what the barrels delivered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:18px;\"\u003eIs Stagg Jr Batch 6 one of the highest-proof releases?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eYes — at 132.5 proof, Batch 6 is among the hottest Stagg Jr. batches, second only to the original Batch 1 (134.4) within the Jr. era. Reviewers describe intense heat and spice alongside a chocolate-covered-cherry sweetness with caramel and tobacco. It is a Spring 2016 release, uncut and unfiltered, identified by that 132.5 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-6#product\",\n \"name\": \"Stagg Jr Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 6\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/stagg-jr-batch-6.jpg\",\n \"description\": \"Stagg Jr Batch 6 is a barrel-proof Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 66.25% ABV (132.5 proof); a Spring 2016 release and one of the hottest, with a chocolate-covered-cherry character.\",\n \"sku\": \"088004018580-6\",\n \"mpn\": \"088004018580-6\",\n \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Buffalo Trace\" },\n \"category\": \"Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\",\n \"offers\": {\n \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-6#offer\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-6\",\n \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n \"price\": \"749.95\",\n \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n \"itemCondition\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition\",\n \"seller\": { \"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Midnight Whiskey\" }\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-6#breadcrumb\",\n \"itemListElement\": [\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 1, \"name\": \"Home\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 2, \"name\": \"Whiskey\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/stagg\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 3, \"name\": \"Stagg Jr Batch 6\" }\n ]\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-6#faq\",\n \"mainEntity\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"What proof is Stagg Jr Batch 6?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Batch 6 reaches 132.5 proof (66.25% ABV) straight off the barrel - uncut, unfiltered. 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A Fall 2015 bottling, it is known for a rich cherry-and-cocoa profile with vanilla, molasses, and oak, from the stretch after the line found its footing. Identification comes down to the proof: 129.7, since Jr.-era bottles were left unnumbered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBottled at its natural 129.7 proof (64.85% ABV) — entirely uncut and unfiltered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eA Fall 2015 release allocation, hailing from the early running era right after the series found its footing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eWidely rated by purists among the standout early batches, balanced against a deeply viscous body texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHighly descriptive profile pairing dark cherry and rich cocoa with vanilla cream, molasses, and bold, aged oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIdentified exclusively by its unique 129.7 proof footprint, as front label systems during this stretch printed no batch codes. Distilled on low-rye Mash Bill #1 in Frankfort (DSP-KY-113) with an average 8-to-9-year wood aging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh dark cherry and rich butterscotch lead the bouquet, melting into vanilla bean ice cream, thick molasses molasses, and a soft baker's cocoa note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oily and beautifully candied; concentrated ripe cherry cordial, red grape skins, and heavy caramel over a highly viscous mouthfeel balanced by bold cinnamon bark spice and firm white oak wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, wood-forward, and complex, lingering on cherry preserves, vanilla paste, dark crème brûlée crust, and fine pink peppercorn spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eBatch 5 stands as a highly discussed historical marker within the brand's developmental lineage. Proinemently capturing the rich dessert complexities that collectors chase, it serves as an excellent, full-bodied precursor directly preceding \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-6\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe high-proof flamethrower Batch 6 allocation\u003c\/a\u003e. Review alternative proof signatures or study the broader vintage layout map inside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stagg\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour complete Stagg portfolio archive hub\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery (DSP-KY-113), Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e129.7 proof · 64.85% ABV (barrel proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch Tracking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 5 (Legacy Jr.-era — identified historically via unique 129.7 proof stamp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace low-rye Mash Bill #1 — exact grain % not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (non-age-stated; blended from casks averaging 8 to 9 years old)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompletely Unfiltered · Chill-skipped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Allocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 5 — Fall 2015 Allocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistinction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCelebrated early-era small batch noted for its viscous cherry-and-cocoa framework\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin Terroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eBatch 5 commands consistent collector focus due to its excellent maturity standing from the line's early vintage years. Because bottles filled during this period do not explicitly print numerical batch assignments on the paper labels, authentication relies entirely on matching the crisp 129.7 proof configuration against the baseline glass laser-etched stamps. Store upright in a dark, temperature-controlled environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eForged on Buffalo Trace's iconic low-rye corn mash bill, Batch 5 represents a beautiful balance of wood extractives and dense starches. Because the distillate rolls straight from the charred American white oak into the glass without mechanical filtration or dilution adjustments, it preserves the natural matrix of deep grain oils and barrel char sediment responsible for its unctuous weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey sells only bottles sourced through authorized U.S. distribution; each is checked for fill level, seal, and label integrity before it ships. Orders are packed in protective single-bottle cartons and released to adults only — delivery requires an adult 21-or-over signature. For more on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour bottle-authentication process\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe way orders are kept and shipped\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe rules our listings follow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:0;\"\u003eWhat proof is Stagg Jr Batch 5?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe proof on Batch 5 is 129.7 (64.85% ABV), and it is bottled uncut and unfiltered. Jr.-era labels show no batch number, so that proof identifies the release; 129.7 appears on no other. It wasn't set to a round figure — it is whatever the barrels produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:18px;\"\u003eHow is Stagg Jr Batch 5 regarded?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eOpinions vary, but many barrel-proof drinkers rate Batch 5 among the better early releases — one ranking calls it one of the line's best — praising its rich cherry-and-cocoa profile and viscous body; a few found it on the oaky, hot side. A Fall 2015 bottling from the run after the brand found its footing, it is identified, at 129.7 proof, by that number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-5#product\",\n \"name\": \"Stagg Jr Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 5\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/stagg-jr-batch-5.jpg\",\n \"description\": \"Stagg Jr Batch 5 is a barrel-proof Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 64.85% ABV (129.7 proof); a Fall 2015 release with a rich cherry-and-cocoa profile.\",\n \"sku\": \"088004018580-5\",\n \"mpn\": \"088004018580-5\",\n \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Buffalo Trace\" },\n \"category\": \"Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\",\n \"offers\": {\n \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-5#offer\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-5\",\n \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n \"price\": \"799.95\",\n \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n \"itemCondition\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition\",\n \"seller\": { \"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Midnight Whiskey\" }\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-5#breadcrumb\",\n \"itemListElement\": [\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 1, \"name\": \"Home\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 2, \"name\": \"Whiskey\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/stagg\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 3, \"name\": \"Stagg Jr Batch 5\" }\n ]\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-5#faq\",\n \"mainEntity\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"What proof is Stagg Jr Batch 5?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The proof on Batch 5 is 129.7 (64.85% ABV), and it is bottled uncut and unfiltered. 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A Spring 2015 release, it is described as impressively balanced for its strength, with a savory clove-and-pepper edge over caramel, vanilla, and dark chocolate. The 132.2 proof is how it is identified — within the Jr. era that points to Batch 4, though the 2023 release labeled 22A shares the figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eA roaring barrel-proof 132.2 (66.10% ABV), bottled with no water dilution or chill filtering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eA Spring 2015 release allocation, widely recognized by enthusiasts as the turning point where the series fully unified its profile consistency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eExhibits a beautifully integrated ethanol carriage, presenting serious structural depth without dominating the palate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLeans toward a savory spice matrix: aromatic clove and black pepper balanced by sweet dark chocolate, dried dates, and old leather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDrawn from Sazerac's low-rye Mash Bill #1 in Frankfort (DSP-KY-113). While 132.2 proof uniquely identifies this expression within the unnumbered legacy Jr. era, it shares that exact numerical value with the later 22A modern release.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intrepid charred oak, thick vanilla paste, and traditional caramelized sugars open the entry, complemented by an aromatic background note of warm, buttered skillet cornbread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deeply complex and notably savory; rich baker's dark chocolate, dried black figs, and concentrated maraschino cherry over an oil-slick mouthfeel driven by clean cinnamon bark, clove, and ground pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, dry, and wood-led, tapering smoothly into buttery toffee, seasoned upholstery leather, lingering barrel char, and maple sugars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eBatch 4 represents the exact generation where the uncut line matured from a wild, erratic experiment into a highly calibrated small-batch machine. Forging a deeply structural, savory spice grid, it serves as a legendary historical bookend handing the torch directly over to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-5\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe cherry-and-cocoa heavy Batch 5 edition\u003c\/a\u003e. Cross-examine alternative historic proof baselines directly within \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stagg\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour complete Stagg index history portfolio hub\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery (DSP-KY-113), Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e132.2 proof · 66.10% ABV (barrel proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch Hierarchy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 4 (Legacy Jr.-era — identified historically via unique 132.2 proof stamp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace low-rye Mash Bill #1 — exact grain % not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (non-age-stated; blended from casks averaging 8 to 9 years old)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompletely Unfiltered · Chill-skipped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Allocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 4 — Spring 2015 Allocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistinction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCelebrated historical milestone where the line discovered its definitive flavor balance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin Terroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eBatch 4 commands immense respect among collectors seeking entries from the foundational era of the small-batch series. Because labels printed prior to 2022 do not feature physical batch indices, verification relies entirely on matching the 132.2 proof code threshold against the glass laser etching stamps. Preserve label foil integrity by cellaring vertically inside a dark, temperature-controlled vault map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eDistilled on Buffalo Trace's iconic low-rye mash platform, Batch 4 relied on carefully harvested barrel choices that paired robust oak maturation against high ambient evaporation speeds. Filled directly from wood to glass entirely uncut and non-chill-filtered, it retains all original grain oils and caramelized char elements responsible for its heavy, mouth-coating viscosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey sells only bottles sourced through authorized U.S. distribution; each is checked for fill level, seal, and label integrity before it ships. Orders are packed in protective single-bottle cartons and released to adults only — delivery requires an adult 21-or-over signature. For more on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe steps we take to authenticate\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eprotective storage and delivery\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe standards behind each listing\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:0;\"\u003eWhat proof is Stagg Jr Batch 4?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAt 132.2 proof and 66.10% ABV, Batch 4 is bottled with no cutting or filtering. Jr.-era labels omit the batch number, so the proof identifies the release — among those batches 132.2 belongs to Batch 4, though the later 22A (2023) carries the same figure. It is whatever the barrels produced, not a set target.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:18px;\"\u003eIs Stagg Jr Batch 4 balanced despite its high proof?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eYes — at 132.2 proof it is one of the stronger early batches, but reviewers describe the heat as well-integrated and the bourbon as impressively balanced, with a savory clove-and-pepper edge alongside caramel, vanilla, and dark chocolate. It is often named as the point where the line found its form. A Spring 2015 release, it is identified among the Jr.-era batches by its 132.2 proof, a figure the later 22A also carries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-4#product\",\n \"name\": \"Stagg Jr Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 4\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/stagg-jr-batch-4.jpg\",\n \"description\": \"Stagg Jr Batch 4 is a barrel-proof Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 66.10% ABV (132.2 proof); a Spring 2015 release noted for its balance, with a savory, dark-chocolate-rich profile.\",\n \"sku\": \"088004018580-4\",\n \"mpn\": \"088004018580-4\",\n \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Buffalo Trace\" },\n \"category\": \"Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\",\n \"offers\": {\n \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-4#offer\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-4\",\n \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n \"price\": \"849.95\",\n \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n \"itemCondition\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition\",\n \"seller\": { \"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Midnight Whiskey\" }\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-4#breadcrumb\",\n \"itemListElement\": [\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 1, \"name\": \"Home\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 2, \"name\": \"Whiskey\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/stagg\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 3, \"name\": \"Stagg Jr Batch 4\" }\n ]\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-4#faq\",\n \"mainEntity\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"What proof is Stagg Jr Batch 4?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"At 132.2 proof and 66.10% ABV, Batch 4 is bottled with no cutting or filtering. 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A Fall 2014 bottling, it is the one many reviewers say first won them over after a rocky start, bringing a prominent cherry note balanced by sweet vanilla over a silky body. Jr.-era labels leave the batch unnumbered, so the 132.1 proof — shared by no other release — is how it is told apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBarrel proof at 132.1 (66.05% ABV), bottled with no cutting or chill filtering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eA historic Fall 2014 release allocation — the third iteration, and the exact point where the series first captured broad critical acclaim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIntroduced a bold, prominent cherry sweetness that was noticeably absent from the brand's first two releases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBoasts an unctuous, silky body mapping heavy rye spice, deep chocolate, and brown sugar layers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIdentified strictly via its unique 132.1 proof metric, as labels during the early production years printed no numerical batch sequence codes. Distilled from low-rye Mash Bill #1 in Frankfort (DSP-KY-113) with an average 8-to-9-year maturity profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich rye spices, dark baking chocolate, and heavy dark brown sugar lead the aromatic entry, rounded out by warm caramel corn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decisively cherry-forward and opulent; ripe black cherry and sweet vanilla bean paste over wood sugars, creamy milk chocolate, and an unctuous, velvety body texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elongated and exceptionally warm, trailing off into macerated cherries, ground cloves, and a subtle wisp of barrel smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eBatch 3 stands as the absolute historical turning point for the unblended small-batch brand. After an erratic, overly aggressive response to the first two releases, this third allocation permanently cemented the line's balance, introducing the definitive dark cherry viscosity that fans hunt today. It hands the legacy torch over directly to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-4\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe highly balanced Batch 4 expression\u003c\/a\u003e. Map alternative allocations directly inside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stagg\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eevery Stagg batch we carry in our library\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery (DSP-KY-113), Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e132.1 proof · 66.05% ABV (barrel proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch Tracking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 3 (Legacy Jr.-era — identified historically via unique 132.1 proof stamp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace low-rye Mash Bill #1 — exact grain % not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (non-age-stated; blended from select barrels aged 8 to 9 years old)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompletely Unfiltered · Chill-skipped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Allocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 3 — Fall 2014 Allocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistinction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCelebrated \"turning point\" release; first batch featuring the definitive heavy cherry profile spectrum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin Terroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eBatch 3 commands extreme interest among serious collectors tracking the developmental evolution of Sazerac's uncut portfolio. Because expressions distributed prior to 2022 do not print numerical batch codes on the face labels, validation requires verifying the unique 128.4 \/ 132.1 proof boundaries against the lower glass laser-etched stamps. Protect long-term value by storing vertically in a light-controlled vault map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eForged on Buffalo Trace's low-rye corn mash bill, Batch 3 is where the distillery's integration mechanics truly clicked, finding a smooth equilibrium between hot barrel chars and native grain starches. Bottled completely undiluted and non-chill-filtered straight from the charred white oak, it locks in the complete baseline of organic wood oils and sediment responsible for its famously silky weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey sells only bottles sourced through authorized U.S. distribution; each is checked for fill level, seal, and label integrity before it ships. Orders are packed in protective single-bottle cartons and released to adults only — delivery requires an adult 21-or-over signature. For more on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ehow each bottle is checked\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe way orders are packed and shipped\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ewhat goes into a listing\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:0;\"\u003eWhat proof is Stagg Jr Batch 3?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eBatch 3 comes in at 132.1 proof (66.05% ABV), uncut and unfiltered straight from the barrel. Jr.-era labels print no batch number, so the proof identifies it; 132.1 is unique to Batch 3. It is whatever the barrels yielded, not a set figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:18px;\"\u003eWhy is Stagg Jr Batch 3 considered a turning point?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eBatch 3, a Fall 2014 release, is widely seen as where Stagg Jr. first won over critics — after two rougher early releases, many reviewers point to the third as where it landed. It introduced a prominent cherry note not present in the first two batches, balanced by sweet vanilla over a silky body. At 132.1 proof, uncut and unfiltered, it is identified by that proof, which no other batch shares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-3#product\",\n \"name\": \"Stagg Jr Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 3\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/stagg-jr-batch-3.jpg\",\n \"description\": \"Stagg Jr Batch 3 is a barrel-proof Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 66.05% ABV (132.1 proof); a Fall 2014 release widely seen as the brand's turning point, cherry-forward with a silky body.\",\n \"sku\": \"088004018580-3\",\n \"mpn\": \"088004018580-3\",\n \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Buffalo Trace\" },\n \"category\": \"Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\",\n \"offers\": {\n \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-3#offer\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-3\",\n \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n \"price\": \"899.95\",\n \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n \"itemCondition\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition\",\n \"seller\": { \"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Midnight Whiskey\" }\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-3#breadcrumb\",\n \"itemListElement\": [\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 1, \"name\": \"Home\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 2, \"name\": \"Whiskey\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/stagg\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 3, \"name\": \"Stagg Jr Batch 3\" }\n ]\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-3#faq\",\n \"mainEntity\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"What proof is Stagg Jr Batch 3?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Batch 3 comes in at 132.1 proof (66.05% ABV), uncut and unfiltered straight from the barrel. 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A Fall 2014 bottling, it is the one many reviewers say first won them over after a rocky start, bringing a prominent cherry note balanced by sweet vanilla over a silky body. Jr.-era labels leave the batch unnumbered, so the 132.1 proof — shared by no other release — is how it is told apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBarrel proof at 132.1 (66.05% ABV), bottled with no cutting or chill filtering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eA historic Fall 2014 release allocation — the third iteration, and the exact point where the series first captured broad critical acclaim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIntroduced a bold, prominent cherry sweetness that was noticeably absent from the brand's first two releases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBoasts an unctuous, silky body mapping heavy rye spice, deep chocolate, and brown sugar layers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIdentified strictly via its unique 132.1 proof metric, as labels during the early production years printed no numerical batch sequence codes. Distilled from low-rye Mash Bill #1 in Frankfort (DSP-KY-113) with an average 8-to-9-year maturity profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich rye spices, dark baking chocolate, and heavy dark brown sugar lead the aromatic entry, rounded out by warm caramel corn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decisively cherry-forward and opulent; ripe black cherry and sweet vanilla bean paste over wood sugars, creamy milk chocolate, and an unctuous, velvety body texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elongated and exceptionally warm, trailing off into macerated cherries, ground cloves, and a subtle wisp of barrel smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eBatch 3 stands as the absolute historical turning point for the unblended small-batch brand. After an erratic, overly aggressive response to the first two releases, this third allocation permanently cemented the line's balance, introducing the definitive dark cherry viscosity that fans hunt today. It hands the legacy torch over directly to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-4\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe highly balanced Batch 4 expression\u003c\/a\u003e. Map alternative allocations directly inside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stagg\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eevery Stagg batch we carry in our library\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery (DSP-KY-113), Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e132.1 proof · 66.05% ABV (barrel proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch Tracking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 3 (Legacy Jr.-era — identified historically via unique 132.1 proof stamp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace low-rye Mash Bill #1 — exact grain % not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (non-age-stated; blended from select barrels aged 8 to 9 years old)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompletely Unfiltered · Chill-skipped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Allocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 3 — Fall 2014 Allocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistinction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCelebrated \"turning point\" release; first batch featuring the definitive heavy cherry profile spectrum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin Terroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eBatch 3 commands extreme interest among serious collectors tracking the developmental evolution of Sazerac's uncut portfolio. Because expressions distributed prior to 2022 do not print numerical batch codes on the face labels, validation requires verifying the unique 128.4 \/ 132.1 proof boundaries against the lower glass laser-etched stamps. Protect long-term value by storing vertically in a light-controlled vault map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eForged on Buffalo Trace's low-rye corn mash bill, Batch 3 is where the distillery's integration mechanics truly clicked, finding a smooth equilibrium between hot barrel chars and native grain starches. Bottled completely undiluted and non-chill-filtered straight from the charred white oak, it locks in the complete baseline of organic wood oils and sediment responsible for its famously silky weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey sells only bottles sourced through authorized U.S. distribution; each is checked for fill level, seal, and label integrity before it ships. Orders are packed in protective single-bottle cartons and released to adults only — delivery requires an adult 21-or-over signature. For more on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ehow each bottle is checked\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe way orders are packed and shipped\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ewhat goes into a listing\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:0;\"\u003eWhat proof is Stagg Jr Batch 3?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eBatch 3 comes in at 132.1 proof (66.05% ABV), uncut and unfiltered straight from the barrel. Jr.-era labels print no batch number, so the proof identifies it; 132.1 is unique to Batch 3. It is whatever the barrels yielded, not a set figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:18px;\"\u003eWhy is Stagg Jr Batch 3 considered a turning point?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eBatch 3, a Fall 2014 release, is widely seen as where Stagg Jr. first won over critics — after two rougher early releases, many reviewers point to the third as where it landed. It introduced a prominent cherry note not present in the first two batches, balanced by sweet vanilla over a silky body. 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Its debut was divisive: many reviewers found it intensely hot and alcohol-forward, and the brand took a few releases to hit its stride. No batch number appears on a Jr.-era label; with the highest proof in the line, 134.4 points to Batch 1 on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBarrel proof powerhouse at 134.4 (67.20% ABV), bottled with zero water dilution or chill-filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe legendary first Stagg Jr. ever allocated, originating from the Fall 2013 debut run — the genesis asset of the entire series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eA highly divisive debut that famously challenged traditional panels, celebrated for its raw, unfiltered alcohol velocity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eYields an intense profile layering concentrated dark raisin, heavy caramel, bittersweet chocolate, and coarse black pepper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe unprecedented 134.4 proof threshold stands as the ultimate historical identifier on the glass, as labels during the early production years printed no numerical batch sequence codes. Distilled on low-rye Mash Bill #1 in Frankfort (DSP-KY-113) with a blend structure tracking 8 and 9-year maturity thresholds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intensely alcohol-forward and powerful; deep stewed raisins, heavy dark caramel, rich toffee, and cracked black peppercorns break out behind the massive initial wood heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-velocity heat dominates the entry; thick layers of ground pepper, seasoned upholstery leather, and dark bittersweet baking chocolate develop over a core of concentrated molasses and syrupy toffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elongated, dry, and exceptionally smoky, leaving lingering notes of dark cocktail cherries, wood cloves, and a drying, prominent oak char footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eBatch 1 represents the definitive architectural baseline that birthed the modern uncut small-batch phenomenon. Unapologetically wild and aggressive, its extreme proof velocity challenged contemporary critics, establishing a legendary reputation as a pure cask-strength collector target. It hands the lineage baton over directly to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-2\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe highly scarce Batch 2 allocation\u003c\/a\u003e. Cross-examine this original proof blueprint directly within \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stagg\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe complete Stagg range history archive hub\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery (DSP-KY-113), Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e134.4 proof · 67.20% ABV (barrel proof) — All-Time Line Record Peak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch Tracking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 1 (Legacy Original Edition — identified historically via unique 134.4 proof stamp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace low-rye Mash Bill #1 — exact grain % not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (non-age-stated; blended from selected barrels aged 8 and 9 years old)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompletely Unfiltered · Chill-skipped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Allocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 1 — Fall 2013 Allocation (The Inception Bottling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistinction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe original unblended batch release; highest recorded proof ceiling across portfolio history\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin Terroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eAs the original bottle that launched one of the most aggressively hunted verticals in American whiskey history, Batch 1 commands premium long-term secondary collector importance. Because labels printed prior to 2022 do not feature physical numerical batch indices, authentication rests completely on cross-checking the line-peak 134.4 proof line directly against the lower glass laser-etched stamps. Maintain asset condition by cellaring vertically inside a dark, temperature-controlled vault map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eDistilled on Buffalo Trace's low-rye corn mash framework, Batch 1 captures the earliest, most aggressive profile footprint of the unblended small-batch experiment. Drawn completely undiluted and non-chill-filtered straight from new charred white oak casks, it retains the absolute full volume of organic wood sugars, grain oils, and localized wood char sediment that traditional chill-filtration processes strip away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eEvery bottle sold through Midnight Whiskey is sourced as an authorized distribution asset, checked meticulously for fill level, label foil standing, and seal integrity before transitioning to our climate-stable vault cellars. Orders ship wrapped inside single-bottle protective container boxes and require an age-verified adult signature (21+) upon terminal handover. Cross-examine our protocols via \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe authentication we run\u003c\/a\u003e, study \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ehow we pack and ship\u003c\/a\u003e, or view \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ehow each listing is built\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:0;\"\u003eWhat proof is Stagg Jr Batch 1?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe original Batch 1 is the strongest Stagg Jr. ever bottled, at 134.4 proof (67.20% ABV), uncut and unfiltered. Jr.-era labels carry no batch number, and 134.4 is matched by no other release, so the proof identifies it on its own. It is whatever the first barrels yielded, not a chosen target.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:18px;\"\u003eIs Stagg Jr Batch 1 the first release?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eYes — Batch 1 is the original Stagg Jr., from Fall 2013, and it is still the highest-proof batch in the line at 134.4. Its debut split opinion: many reviewers found it too hot and alcohol-forward and dismissed it as a lesser George T. Stagg, and the brand only won critics over a couple of releases later, at Batch 3. As the earliest and one of the scarcer bottles, it is collected today as the start of the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-1#product\",\n \"name\": \"Stagg Jr Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 1\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/stagg-jr-batch-1.jpg\",\n \"description\": \"Stagg Jr Batch 1 is a barrel-proof Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 67.20% ABV (134.4 proof); the original Fall 2013 release and the highest proof in the line, intensely hot and pepper-forward.\",\n \"sku\": \"088004018580-1\",\n \"mpn\": \"088004018580-1\",\n \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Buffalo Trace\" },\n \"category\": \"Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\",\n \"offers\": {\n \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-1#offer\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-1\",\n \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n \"price\": \"1499.95\",\n \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n \"itemCondition\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition\",\n \"seller\": { \"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Midnight Whiskey\" }\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-1#breadcrumb\",\n \"itemListElement\": [\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 1, \"name\": \"Home\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 2, \"name\": \"Whiskey\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/stagg\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 3, \"name\": \"Stagg Jr Batch 1\" }\n ]\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-1#faq\",\n \"mainEntity\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"What proof is Stagg Jr Batch 1?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The original Batch 1 is the strongest Stagg Jr. ever bottled, at 134.4 proof (67.20% ABV), uncut and unfiltered. 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Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2024 Antique Collection)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mw-master-container{\n --mw-accent: #d8bfab; \/* metallic foil *\/\n --mw-glow: #3c3936; \/* power color *\/\n --mw-bg: #302a27; \/* deep lowlight *\/\n --mw-text:#e0e0e0; --mw-muted:#b8b8b8; --mw-hair:#222;\n font-family: inherit; background:var(--mw-bg); color:var(--mw-text);\n line-height:1.7; padding:24px; margin-bottom:60px;\n}\n\/* scoped resets: neutralize theme heading styles inside the block *\/\n.mw-master-container h2, .mw-master-container h3{\n margin:0; padding:0; font-family:inherit; line-height:inherit; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-h3{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase;\n font-size:0.9rem; letter-spacing:2px; margin-top:40px; display:block;\n border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow); padding-bottom:8px; margin-bottom:20px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-decoration:none; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent:hover{ color:#fff; text-decoration:underline; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-info-box{ background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--mw-bg) 0%, var(--mw-glow) 100%);\n padding:25px; margin:25px 0; border-radius:0 4px 4px 0; border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n border-left:4px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container .mw-list{ margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:30px; margin:30px 0; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding:25px;\n border:1px solid var(--mw-glow); border-radius:4px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card-label{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; font-size:0.75rem;\n text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card-body{ margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card-body p + p{ margin-top:10px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:15px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td{ padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n color:#ccc; font-size:0.95rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td:first-child{ font-weight:bold; width:38%; color:var(--mw-accent);\n text-transform:uppercase; font-size:0.75rem; letter-spacing:1px; }\n.mw-master-container details{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n border-radius:4px; margin-bottom:15px; }\n.mw-master-container summary{ padding:18px; color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; cursor:pointer;\n outline:none; list-style:none; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;\n text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.85rem; }\n.mw-master-container summary::after{ content:'+'; font-size:1.2rem; }\n.mw-master-container details[open]{ border:1px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container details[open] summary::after{ content:'-'; }\n.mw-master-container .details-content{ padding:0 20px 20px 20px; font-size:0.95rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-q{ font-size:0.95rem; font-weight:bold; color:var(--mw-text); margin-top:14px; }\n.mw-master-container .details-content .mw-q:first-child{ margin-top:0; }\n@media (max-width:768px){ .mw-master-container .mw-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TL;DR (speakable, GEO) --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eGeorge T. Stagg is Buffalo Trace's barrel-proof bourbon, bottled uncut and unfiltered. The 2024 release reaches 136.1 proof and was aged 15 years and 2 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"mw-list\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eUncut and unfiltered, bottled at full barrel proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e2024 proof: 136.1 (68.05% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAged 15 years and 2 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBuffalo Trace low-rye bourbon mash (#1); shares the recipe with Eagle Rare 17\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eKentucky straight bourbon, released as an annual fall bottling\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-card-label\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card-body speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark caramel and oak with the alcohol lift of a 136.1-proof bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown sugar, char, and dark fruit carried on substantial barrel-proof heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and drying, oak and warming spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-card-label\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"mw-card-body\"\u003eStagg holds the high-proof bourbon position in the collection at 136.1 proof, the uncut counterweight to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/william-larue-weller-2024\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethis collection's wheated bourbon\u003c\/a\u003e. Pairing barrel strength with a 15-year age and released once a year, it keeps annual demand well above supply, and it stands among the headline bottles in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/buffalo-trace-antique-collection\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe wider Midnight Whiskey whiskey range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (low-rye bourbon)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo age statement; aged 15 yr 2 mo (2024)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e136.1 proof \/ 68.05% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUncut, unfiltered (barrel proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2024 Antique Collection (annual)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegulatory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDSP-KY-113\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States (Kentucky)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eGeorge T. Stagg arrives under the collection's gunmetal closure, the label marked “uncut\/unfiltered” and “barrel proof” with no age statement. Stagg releases are tracked by year and proof; the 2024's 136.1 proof and 15-year-2-month age identify this bottling against other vintages. Collectors assembling the set frequently shelve it beside \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2024\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eEagle Rare's 17-year bottling\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- RECOMMENDED SERVING --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAdd water to taste: at 136.1 proof, a measured splash opens the dark fruit and brown sugar and softens the heat. Many drinkers approach Stagg in stages, adding water gradually; a large cube works for slow sipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge T. Stagg is built on Buffalo Trace's Mash Bill #1, the same low-rye bourbon recipe as Eagle Rare, but is bottled uncut and unfiltered at full barrel strength. The 2024 release aged 15 years and 2 months and reached 136.1 proof. No water is added and the bourbon is not chill filtered, which preserves the concentrated, high-proof character the bottling is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle sold through Midnight Whiskey is sourced as an authentic, sealed product and inspected before it ships. Orders are packed with padded, glass-rated handling and require an adult signature (21+) on delivery; we do not ship to anyone unable to verify legal drinking age. 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Stagg is Buffalo Trace's uncut, unfiltered barrel-proof bourbon. The 2023 release was distilled in the spring of 2008, aged 15 years and 4 months, and bottled at 135 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"mw-list\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eUncut and unfiltered, bottled at 135 proof (67.5% ABV) for 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDistilled spring 2008; aged 15 years and 4 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMatured in Warehouses C, I, K, L, and M\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1, the low-rye recipe shared with Eagle Rare\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eOfficial notes: cinnamon and cherry cola; leather, chocolate, vanilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-card-label\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card-body speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cinnamon and cherry cola.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leather, chocolate, and vanilla in balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Robust and earthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-card-label\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"mw-card-body\"\u003eStagg is the most advanced pairing of age and proof Buffalo Trace bottles from its low-rye Mash Bill #1, and the 2023 lands that at 135 proof and just over 15 years. It runs a touch gentler than \u003ca href=\"\/products\/george-t-stagg-2024\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 2024 George T. Stagg\u003c\/a\u003e at 136.1 proof. It stands among the headline bourbons in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/buffalo-trace-antique-collection\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey's bourbon and rye lineup\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (low-rye bourbon)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 yr 4 mo (distilled spring 2008; NAS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e135 proof \/ 67.5% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUncut, unfiltered (barrel proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2023 Antique Collection (annual)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegulatory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDSP-KY-113\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States (Kentucky)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Stagg carries the gunmetal closure and a barrel-proof, no-age-statement front panel, with the back label noting a spring 2008 distillation and Warehouses C, I, K, L, and M. Stagg vintages are tracked by year and proof; the 135-proof, 15-year-4-month 2023 is its own marker. Collectors of that year's set often shelve it beside \u003ca href=\"\/products\/william-larue-weller-2023\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe wheated Weller from the same release\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- RECOMMENDED SERVING --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAt 135 proof, add water gradually to open the cherry-cola and baking-spice notes and ease the heat. Many drinkers work through Stagg in stages; a large cube suits a long sit. Neat, it shows the leather and chocolate at full intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge T. Stagg is built on Buffalo Trace's Mash Bill #1, the low-rye bourbon recipe it shares with Eagle Rare, and bottled uncut and unfiltered at full barrel strength. The 2023 release was distilled in the spring of 2008, aged 15 years and 4 months in Warehouses C, I, K, L, and M, and reached 135 proof. No water is added and the bourbon is not chill filtered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle sold through Midnight Whiskey is sourced as an authentic, sealed product and inspected before it ships. Orders are packed with padded, glass-rated handling and require an adult signature (21+) on delivery; we do not ship to anyone unable to verify legal drinking age. 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Stagg is Buffalo Trace's uncut, unfiltered barrel-proof bourbon. The 2015 release is a 15-year bourbon bottled at 138.2 proof, a high-strength entry in the brand's run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"mw-list\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e2015 proof: 138.2 (69.1% ABV), uncut and unfiltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e15-year age statement\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1, the low-rye recipe shared with Eagle Rare\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBottled straight from the barrel - no water, no chill filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAmong the higher-proof Stagg releases of its era\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-card-label\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card-body speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark caramel, oak, and a hint of leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown sugar, dark fruit, and char.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warm, with drying oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-card-label\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"mw-card-body\"\u003eStagg is the collection's proof powerhouse, and the 2015 lands at 138.2 proof - high, though a step below the 140-plus years that came before it. It is a 15-year bourbon on Buffalo Trace's low-rye recipe. It headlines \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/buffalo-trace-antique-collection\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe Buffalo Trace Antique Collection at Midnight Whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e, next to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/william-larue-weller-2015\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 134.6-proof Weller that year\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (low-rye bourbon)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 yr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e138.2 proof \/ 69.1% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUncut, unfiltered (barrel proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2015 Antique Collection (annual)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml [confirm SKU]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegulatory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDSP-KY-113\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States (Kentucky)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2015 George T. Stagg carries the gunmetal closure and a barrel-proof, no-age-statement panel, with a 15-year statement. At 138.2 proof it sits toward the higher end for the brand. For comparison, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/george-t-stagg-2017\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 309-barrel 2017 Stagg\u003c\/a\u003e came in lower, at 129.2 proof, two years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- RECOMMENDED SERVING --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAt 138.2 proof a measured splash of water opens the caramel and dark fruit; reviewers recommend dilution for a bourbon this strong. Neat in a Glencairn shows the oak and leather. A large cube tames the heat for a slow sit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge T. Stagg is built on Buffalo Trace's Mash Bill #1, the low-rye bourbon recipe it shares with Eagle Rare, and bottled uncut and unfiltered at barrel strength. The 2015 release carried a 15-year age statement and reached 138.2 proof. Stagg's proof swings widely year to year with the warehouse and barrels selected; 2015 sits among the stronger releases of its period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle sold through Midnight Whiskey is sourced as an authentic, sealed product and inspected before it ships. Orders are packed with padded, glass-rated handling and require an adult signature (21+) on delivery; we do not ship to anyone unable to verify legal drinking age. For our full sourcing and handling protocols, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/authentication-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour editorial and authentication standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eHow does the 2015 George T. Stagg compare to other years?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2015 George T. Stagg is a 15-year Kentucky straight bourbon bottled uncut and unfiltered at 138.2 proof (69.1% ABV). It is made from Buffalo Trace's low-rye Mash Bill #1, the same recipe as Eagle Rare. Stagg's proof varies year to year; 138.2 sits toward the higher end for the brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eIs the 2015 George T. Stagg uncut and unfiltered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eYes. Like every George T. 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Stagg is Buffalo Trace's uncut, unfiltered barrel-proof bourbon. The 2020 release was distilled in the spring of 2005 and bottled at 130.4 proof, aged 15 years and 4 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"mw-list\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e2020 proof: 130.4 (65.2% ABV), uncut and unfiltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eA sharp return to barrel strength after the 2019 release's 116.9 proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDistilled spring 2005; aged 15 years and 4 months in Warehouses L, K, and Q\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBatch evaporation loss of 59% over aging\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1, the low-rye recipe shared with Eagle Rare\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-card-label\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card-body speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cinnamon, caramel, and cherries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creamy vanilla with lightly smoked oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black coffee, dark cherries, and herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-card-label\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"mw-card-body\"\u003eStagg pairs long age with full barrel proof, and the 2020 came in at 130.4 proof, a sharp jump from the 2019 release's 116.9. It is one of two bourbons in the 2020 set bottled above 130 proof, the other being \u003ca href=\"\/products\/william-larue-weller-2020\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 134.5-proof Weller that year\u003c\/a\u003e. It headlines \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/buffalo-trace-antique-collection\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour Buffalo Trace bourbon and rye shelf\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (low-rye bourbon)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 yr 4 mo (distilled spring 2005; NAS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e130.4 proof \/ 65.2% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUncut, unfiltered (barrel proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarehouses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL, K, Q\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvaporation loss\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59% (batch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2020 Antique Collection (annual)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegulatory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDSP-KY-113\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States (Kentucky)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2020 George T. Stagg carries the gunmetal closure and a barrel-proof, no-age-statement panel; the back label notes a spring 2005 distillation across Warehouses L, K, and Q. The next Stagg to follow was \u003ca href=\"\/products\/george-t-stagg-2022\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 2022 Stagg, the next one released\u003c\/a\u003e, since Buffalo Trace held the expression back in 2021. The 2020's 59% evaporation loss reflects its long Kentucky summers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- RECOMMENDED SERVING --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAt 130.4 proof, add water to open the cinnamon, caramel, and cherry notes; reviewers note it rewards patience. A large cube suits a long sit. Neat, the lightly smoked oak and black-coffee finish come through at full force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge T. Stagg is built on Buffalo Trace's Mash Bill #1, the low-rye bourbon recipe it shares with Eagle Rare, and bottled uncut and unfiltered at full barrel strength. The 2020 release was distilled in the spring of 2005 and aged 15 years and 4 months across Warehouses L, K, and Q, losing 59% of its volume to evaporation before reaching 130.4 proof. That strength marked a sharp return to form after the lower-proof 2019 release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle sold through Midnight Whiskey is sourced as an authentic, sealed product and inspected before it ships. Orders are packed with padded, glass-rated handling and require an adult signature (21+) on delivery; we do not ship to anyone unable to verify legal drinking age. For our full sourcing and handling protocols, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/authentication-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour editorial and authentication standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eHow does the 2020 George T. Stagg compare to the 2019 release on proof?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2020 George T. Stagg is bottled at 130.4 proof (65.2% ABV), a sharp step up from the 2019 release's 116.9 proof. It was distilled in the spring of 2005 and aged 15 years and 4 months in Warehouses L, K, and Q. As a barrel-strength bourbon, the proof reflects how the barrels matured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eWhat recipe is George T. Stagg made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eGeorge T. 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Stagg is Buffalo Trace's uncut, unfiltered barrel-proof bourbon. The 2019 release is the lowest-proof Stagg ever at 116.9, distilled in the spring of 2004 and aged 15 years and 3 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"mw-list\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e2019 proof: 116.9 (58.45% ABV) - the lowest in George T. Stagg's history\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMaster Distiller Harlen Wheatley attributed it to barrels from cooler, more humid lower warehouse floors\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDistilled spring 2004; aged 15 years and 3 months in Warehouses C, H, I, K, and Q\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBatch evaporation loss of 56% over aging\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1, the low-rye recipe shared with Eagle Rare\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-card-label\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card-body speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, cherries, and a hint of mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla and toasted oak with a floral undertone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherries, coffee, and black pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-card-label\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"mw-card-body\"\u003eStagg is usually the collection's proof monster, but the 2019 came in at 116.9, the lowest in its history, the result of barrels drawn from cooler lower warehouse floors. Whisky Advocate still scored it 94 points. It headlines \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/buffalo-trace-antique-collection\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour Buffalo Trace Antique Collection shelf\u003c\/a\u003e alongside \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/william-larue-weller-2019\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 128-proof Weller that year\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (low-rye bourbon)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 yr 3 mo (distilled spring 2004; NAS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e116.9 proof \/ 58.45% ABV (brand-low)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUncut, unfiltered (barrel proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarehouses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC, H, I, K, Q\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarrel entry proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvaporation loss\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56% (batch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhisky Advocate score\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e94\/100 (2019 release)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2019 Antique Collection (annual)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegulatory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDSP-KY-113\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States (Kentucky)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2019 George T. Stagg carries the gunmetal closure and a barrel-proof, no-age-statement panel; the back label notes a spring 2004 distillation across Warehouses C, H, I, K, and Q. The 116.9 proof, a brand low, reflects faster evaporation on humid lower floors. The following year's bottle, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/george-t-stagg-2020\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 2020 Stagg release\u003c\/a\u003e, jumped back to 130.4 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- RECOMMENDED SERVING --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEven at a lower 116.9 proof, a little water opens the caramel and cherry; reviewers note the ratio is easy to overshoot. Neat in a Glencairn shows the floral oak and the coffee-and-pepper finish. A large cube suits a slow sit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge T. Stagg is built on Buffalo Trace's Mash Bill #1, the low-rye bourbon recipe it shares with Eagle Rare, and bottled uncut and unfiltered at barrel strength. The 2019 release was distilled in the spring of 2004 and aged 15 years and 3 months across Warehouses C, H, I, K, and Q, losing 56% of its volume to evaporation. Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley attributed the unusually low 116.9 proof to a high share of barrels from cooler, more humid lower warehouse floors, where alcohol evaporates faster than water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle sold through Midnight Whiskey is sourced as an authentic, sealed product and inspected before it ships. Orders are packed with padded, glass-rated handling and require an adult signature (21+) on delivery; we do not ship to anyone unable to verify legal drinking age. For our full sourcing and handling protocols, see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/pages\/authentication-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour editorial and authentication standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eWhy is the 2019 George T. Stagg the lowest-proof Stagg ever?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2019 George T. Stagg is bottled at 116.9 proof (58.45% ABV), the lowest in the brand's history. Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley attributed it to a high share of barrels from lower warehouse floors, which are cooler and more humid, so alcohol evaporates faster than water. It was distilled in the spring of 2004 and aged 15 years and 3 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eDoes the lower proof mean the 2019 George T. Stagg is a weaker whiskey?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eNo. The 116.9 proof reflects faster evaporation on cooler, more humid lower warehouse floors, not a thinner whiskey; it was still aged 15 years and 3 months and reviewed well. It is bottled uncut and unfiltered from Buffalo Trace's low-rye Mash Bill #1, with official notes of vanilla and toasted oak over a floral undertone, finishing on cherries, coffee, and black pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/george-t-stagg-2019#product\",\n \"name\": \"George T. 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Stagg\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace\u003c\/strong\u003e's uncut, unfiltered barrel-proof bourbon flagship, celebrated globally as the undisputed powerhouse of the annual release series. The legendary 2018 installment was aged for approximately 15 years within primary timber microclimates and bottled straight from the wood at an authoritative 124.9 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Technical Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUncompromised Barrel Purity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Packaged completely uncut and non-chill-filtered at a massive 124.9 proof (62.45% ABV).\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecadal Base Maturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forged from an exceptional spring 2003 distillation lot, cellared inside choice deep-char cooperage for approximately 15 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRigorous Small Batch Selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vatted from a selective group of 284 barrels drawn across the multi-floor architecture of Warehouses C, H, I, K, P, and Q.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Rye Bourbon Platform:\u003c\/strong\u003e Constructed from the property's hallmark \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e Mash Bill #1 grain architecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e A robust, concentrated bouquet of rich dark chocolate, roasted espresso beans, deep structural oak, and dark curing tobacco leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Immensely muscular, thick, and viscous; commanding layers of bold vanilla bean paste and sweet dark tobacco unfold against sharp, ripe orchard cherries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Substantially long, heavy, and deeply warming; lingering notes of dark cacao powder and heavy wood char tannins persist beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eUniversally regarded as the most muscular baseline profile of the annual series, this expression provides an exceptional tier of historical context for serious Completist libraries. It shares its fundamental low-rye mash lineage directly with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eagle-rare-17-2018-btac\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe aged Eagle Rare 17\u003c\/a\u003e, presenting that same baseline template at maximum barrel velocity rather than a reduced proof line, anchoring the asset tier within \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour complete whiskey collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e (Cask Strength)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye Core Platform Matrix)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo Age Statement; aged ~15 Years (Distilled Spring 2003)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e124.9 Proof \/ 62.45% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottling Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompletely Uncut and Unfiltered (Barrel Proof Run)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarehouse Sourcing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarehouses C, H, I, K, P, and Q Asset Mappings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch Allocation Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e284 Barrels Total in Corporate Batch Lot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Context\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2018 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (Annual Fall Allocation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegulatory Stamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDSP-KY-113\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin Terroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2018 allocation arrives dressed under the line's traditional charcoal-gold closure head foil and band details, displaying its cask strength parameters with no standard numerical age markers on the front glass panels. Because microclimates across distinct storage ricks cause entirely unrepeatable liquid profiles across seasons, this baseline proof signature acts as instant, unyielding provenance for vertical layouts. Within pristine high-end archives curated by \u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e, it remains an essential investment-grade back-catalog landmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- RECOMMENDED SERVING --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eTo navigate the intense 124.9 proof presentation cleanly without causing quick sensory fatigue, taste this spirit inside a classic Glencairn glass. While tasting neat isolates its immense oil weight and espresso nodes beautifully, introducing a measured splash of cool water safely balloons the deep orchard cherry notes and softens the heavy structural wood tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis spirit is distilled meticulously from a premium low-rye mash platform, utilizing copper column distillation loops at DSP-KY-113 in \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e. The specific barrels chosen for the celebrated 2018 batching run were matured for approximately fifteen summers across Warehouses C, H, I, K, P, and Q. Bypassing modern chill-filtration parameters entirely ensures all natural wood vanillins and heavy corn oils remain fully locked inside the bottle framework under the long-standing management parameters of the \u003cstrong\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eVault Integrity \u0026amp; Sourcing Standards\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle handled by \u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is procured strictly through authorized, verified allocation channels and passes rigorous physical seal and label inspection points before being logged into inventory. Shipments are handled via specialized, glass-rated container packaging and absolute age-verification checks; an adult signature (21+) is strictly mandatory upon delivery. Review our complete protocols via \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ehow each bottle is checked for authenticity\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003evault storage and the concierge handoff\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe sourcing standards we keep\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is the 2018 George T. Stagg?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2018 George T. Stagg is bottled at 124.9 proof (62.45% ABV), uncut and unfiltered, at barrel strength. It is a bourbon of roughly 15 years, drawn from 284 barrels filled in the spring of 2003. The proof reflects the barrels—every **George T. Stagg** release carries its own unique strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes George T. Stagg the \"powerhouse\" of the Antique Collection?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e**George T. Stagg** is the uncut, unfiltered, barrel-proof bourbon of the collection, typically its highest-proof and longest-aged bourbon—about 15 years and 124.9 proof in 2018. Made from **Buffalo Trace**'s low-rye Mash Bill #1 (shared with Eagle Rare and standard Buffalo Trace expressions), it is bottled straight from the barrel, which is why it carries the collection's biggest, most intense flavor profile managed under the **Sazerac** corporate portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/george-t-stagg-2018-btac#product\",\n \"name\": \"George T. Stagg 2018 (Buffalo Trace Antique Collection)\",\n \"description\": \"George T. 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Stagg is Buffalo Trace's uncut, unfiltered barrel-proof bourbon. The 2017 release is a 15-year bourbon bottled at 129.2 proof, drawn from an unusually large batch of 309 barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"mw-list\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e2017 proof: 129.2 (64.6% ABV), uncut and unfiltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e15-year age statement; 309 barrels from Warehouses C, K, M, and Q\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAn unusually large batch - a sharp production increase for the brand\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAwarded Double Gold at the 2018 San Francisco World Spirits Competition\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1, the low-rye recipe shared with Eagle Rare\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-card-label\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card-body speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oak spice, dark brown sugar, and cigar box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark fruit and brown sugar over oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e A long, tannic oak close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-card-label\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"mw-card-body\"\u003eStagg is the collection's proof powerhouse and its year-to-year wild card; the 2017 came in at 129.2 proof from a notably large 309-barrel batch, which made it a little easier to find. It later took Double Gold at the 2018 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. It headlines \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/buffalo-trace-antique-collection\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe Antique Collection bottles at Midnight Whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e, next to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/william-larue-weller-2017\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe cherry-bomb Weller that year\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (low-rye bourbon)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 yr (fill season not in 2017 fact sheet)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e129.2 proof \/ 64.6% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUncut, unfiltered (barrel proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarehouses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC, K, M, Q\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e309 barrels (2017)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAwards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble Gold, 2018 San Francisco World Spirits Competition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2017 Antique Collection (annual)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml [confirm SKU]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegulatory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDSP-KY-113\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States (Kentucky)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2017 George T. Stagg carries the gunmetal closure and a barrel-proof, no-age-statement panel; the back label records a 15-year statement and 309 barrels from Warehouses C, K, M, and Q. The large run was a marked increase over prior years. Two years on, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/george-t-stagg-2019\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 116.9-proof 2019 Stagg\u003c\/a\u003e would swing to the lowest proof in the brand's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- RECOMMENDED SERVING --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAt 129.2 proof a little water opens the dark-sugar and oak notes. Neat in a Glencairn shows the cigar-box nose; the tannic finish rewards a slow pour. A large cube tempers the heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge T. Stagg is built on Buffalo Trace's Mash Bill #1, the low-rye bourbon recipe it shares with Eagle Rare, and bottled uncut and unfiltered at barrel strength. The 2017 release carried a 15-year age statement and was drawn from 309 barrels aged in Warehouses C, K, M, and Q - a notably large batch that increased availability that year. Buffalo Trace published per-release barrel counts through 2018.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle sold through Midnight Whiskey is sourced as an authentic, sealed product and inspected before it ships. Orders are packed with padded, glass-rated handling and require an adult signature (21+) on delivery; we do not ship to anyone unable to verify legal drinking age. For our full sourcing and handling protocols, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/authentication-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour editorial and authentication standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eWhy were so many bottles of the 2017 George T. Stagg released?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2017 George T. Stagg came from 309 barrels drawn from Warehouses C, K, M, and Q, a notably large batch for the brand and a sharp increase over prior years. It is a 15-year bourbon bottled uncut and unfiltered at 129.2 proof (64.6% ABV). The larger run made it somewhat easier to find that year, though still allocated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eDid the 2017 George T. Stagg win any awards?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eYes. The 2017 release was awarded a Double Gold Medal at the 2018 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. It is a 15-year Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace's low-rye Mash Bill #1, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 129.2 proof from 309 barrels aged in Warehouses C, K, M, and Q.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/george-t-stagg-2017#product\",\n \"name\": \"George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2017 Antique Collection)\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/george-t-stagg-2017\",\n \"mainEntityOfPage\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/george-t-stagg-2017\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/[PLACEHOLDER_IMAGE_PATH]\/george-t-stagg-2017.jpg\",\n \"description\": \"George T. 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Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2016 Antique Collection)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mw-master-container{\n --mw-accent: #d8bfab; \/* metallic foil *\/\n --mw-glow: #3c3936; \/* power color *\/\n --mw-bg: #302a27; \/* deep lowlight *\/\n --mw-text:#e0e0e0; --mw-muted:#b8b8b8; --mw-hair:#222;\n font-family: inherit; background:var(--mw-bg); color:var(--mw-text);\n line-height:1.7; padding:24px; margin-bottom:60px;\n}\n\/* scoped resets: neutralize theme heading styles inside the block *\/\n.mw-master-container h2, .mw-master-container h3{\n margin:0; padding:0; font-family:inherit; line-height:inherit; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-h3{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase;\n font-size:0.9rem; letter-spacing:2px; margin-top:40px; display:block;\n border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow); padding-bottom:8px; margin-bottom:20px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-decoration:none; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent:hover{ color:#fff; text-decoration:underline; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-info-box{ background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--mw-bg) 0%, var(--mw-glow) 100%);\n padding:25px; margin:25px 0; border-radius:0 4px 4px 0; border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n border-left:4px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container .mw-list{ margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:30px; margin:30px 0; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding:25px;\n border:1px solid var(--mw-glow); border-radius:4px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card-label{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; font-size:0.75rem;\n text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card-body{ margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card-body p + p{ margin-top:10px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:15px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td{ padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n color:#ccc; font-size:0.95rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td:first-child{ font-weight:bold; width:38%; color:var(--mw-accent);\n text-transform:uppercase; font-size:0.75rem; letter-spacing:1px; }\n.mw-master-container details{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n border-radius:4px; margin-bottom:15px; }\n.mw-master-container summary{ padding:18px; color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; cursor:pointer;\n outline:none; list-style:none; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;\n text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.85rem; }\n.mw-master-container summary::after{ content:'+'; font-size:1.2rem; }\n.mw-master-container details[open]{ border:1px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container details[open] summary::after{ content:'-'; }\n.mw-master-container .details-content{ padding:0 20px 20px 20px; font-size:0.95rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-q{ font-size:0.95rem; font-weight:bold; color:var(--mw-text); margin-top:14px; }\n.mw-master-container .details-content .mw-q:first-child{ margin-top:0; }\n@media (max-width:768px){ .mw-master-container .mw-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TL;DR (speakable, GEO) --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eGeorge T. Stagg from the 2016 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection is the hazmat year: 144.1 proof, high enough that the label crosses the threshold where whiskey can no longer travel by air. Fifteen years and four months old, uncut and unfiltered, distilled spring 2001 — and three-quarters of the original fill went to the angels before a drop was bottled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"mw-list\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e144.1 proof — the label's high-water mark of its era, and above 140, the point at which whiskey is legally hazardous cargo and cannot be shipped by air. Collectors call these hazmats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eNothing about that number was chosen. Stagg is dumped uncut and unfiltered, so the proof reports what the barrels measured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFifteen years and four months, from a spring 2001 fill, pulled across five warehouses — M, N, H, L and K — on the low floors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eOne hundred and forty-two hand-selected barrels, and 75.99% of the original whiskey lost to evaporation. Three-quarters. That is the arithmetic behind a difficult autumn for anyone hunting a bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBuffalo Trace's own note: dark chocolate, coffee, vanilla.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eReleased at a $90 suggested retail across the whole 2016 collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-card-label\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card-body speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe distillery's note on this release:\u003c\/strong\u003e dark chocolate, coffee and vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviewers that autumn\u003c\/strong\u003e found the nose more tolerable than 144.1 suggests — ethanol first, then burnt caramel, toasted oak and a hint of toasted marshmallow — and a palate that arrives as heat before the age shows through as heavily charred oak, aged leather and caramel. Breaking Bourbon rated the 2016 a letdown against recent years while allowing that air in the bottle should improve it. Presented as readings, not producer notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-card-label\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card-body\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThis is the bottle that gives \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/buffalo-trace\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe hazmat shelf at Midnight Whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e its name — 144.1 proof, past the line where whiskey stops being freight and starts being cargo nobody will fly. Its counterpart that autumn is \u003ca href=\"\/products\/william-larue-weller-2016\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 135.4-proof Weller that year\u003c\/a\u003e, itself one of the stronger Wellers on record. Forward, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/george-t-stagg-2017\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 129.2-proof 2017 Stagg\u003c\/a\u003e is fifteen proof points gentler and drawn from more than twice the barrels — the two years together are the clearest illustration of what \"barrel proof\" actually means.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (uncut, unfiltered, barrel proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCollection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Antique Collection, 2016 release\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e144.1 proof (72.05% ABV)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 years 4 months at bottling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistilled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring 2001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarehouses M, N, H, L and K; floors 1, 2 and 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 mL (US release)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky, USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eHazmat vintages are their own collecting category, and this is the modern era's. Above 140 proof a whiskey cannot legally fly, which shapes how it moves and what it costs long after release. The 2016 is one of only a handful of Staggs to clear that bar, and the run since has gone the other way: 129.2 in 2017, 124.9 in 2018, 116.9 in 2019. The proof is printed on the label and is the only reliable vintage identifier. Two structural notes for a set: 75.99% evaporation loss made this a genuinely small release despite the barrel count, and no Stagg was released at all in 2021 — a complete shelf has a real gap in it, not a missing bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- RECOMMENDED SERVING --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eNeat, tulip, and respect the number — at 144.1 the first sip is heat and the whiskey arrives behind it. This is the one Stagg where water is not optional for most people: a few drops at a time, and the dark chocolate and coffee the distillery names will come up out of the burn. Beside the 2017 it makes the most instructive flight in the vertical: same age, same recipe, fifteen proof points apart, and only the barrels to explain it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge T. Stagg is distilled at Buffalo Trace from Kentucky corn in distillers grades one and two, Minnesota rye and North Dakota malted barley — a sour mash cooked at 240°F on Kentucky limestone water, double distilled off the still at 135 proof, and entered into new #4-char white oak at 125 proof. The 2016 filled in spring 2001 and matured fifteen years and four months on the first three floors of warehouses M, N, H, L and K. It is bottled uncut and unfiltered, which is why the 144.1 proof is a measurement rather than a decision. One hundred and forty-two barrels were selected, and 75.99% of the original whiskey had already gone to the angels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle sold through Midnight Whiskey is sourced as an authentic, sealed product and inspected before it ships. Orders are packed with padded, glass-rated handling and require an adult signature (21+) on delivery; we do not ship to anyone unable to verify legal drinking age. For our full sourcing and handling protocols, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/authentication-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour editorial and authentication standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eWhat proof is the 2016 George T. Stagg?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e144.1 proof, or 72.05% ABV. George T. Stagg is dumped uncut and unfiltered, so the figure reports what the barrels measured rather than a house target — which is why it moves every vintage and why the printed number identifies the year. The 2016 is among the highest the label has reached; the three years that followed came in progressively lower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eHow old is the 2016 George T. Stagg?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eFifteen years and four months at bottling. The whiskey was distilled in spring 2001 and matured on the first three floors of five Buffalo Trace warehouses — M, N, H, L and K. Over those fifteen years, 75.99% of the original fill was lost to evaporation, which is why the release was small even though a relatively large number of barrels went into it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eWhy is the 2016 George T. Stagg called a hazmat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eBecause it clears 140 proof. Above that strength, spirits are classified as hazardous materials and cannot be shipped by air — so a bottle at 144.1 travels by ground or not at all. 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Stagg is Buffalo Trace's uncut, unfiltered barrel-proof bourbon. The 2014 release was distilled in the spring of 1998, carries a 16-year age, and is bottled at 138.1 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"mw-list\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e2014 proof: 138.1 (69.05% ABV), uncut and unfiltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDistilled spring 1998; a 16-year age statement\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBarrels from Warehouses C, H, I, K, L, P, and Q\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBuffalo Trace's official notes: dark chocolate, vanilla, coffee, and dates\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1, the low-rye recipe shared with Eagle Rare\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-card-label\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card-body speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark chocolate and vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coffee and dates over oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cinnamon and clove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-card-label\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"mw-card-body\"\u003eStagg is the collection's proof powerhouse, and the 2014 lands at 138.1 proof, a return to form after the lower 2013 release. Distilled in 1998 and aged 16 years, it came in slightly larger supply that year. It headlines \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/buffalo-trace-antique-collection\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe Antique Collection lineup at Midnight Whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e, next to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/william-larue-weller-2014\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe record-proof Weller that year\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (low-rye bourbon)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 yr (distilled spring 1998)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e138.1 proof \/ 69.05% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUncut, unfiltered (barrel proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarehouses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC, H, I, K, L, P, Q\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2014 Antique Collection (annual)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegulatory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDSP-KY-113\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States (Kentucky)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2014 George T. Stagg carries the gunmetal closure and a barrel-proof, no-age-statement panel; the back label records a spring 1998 distillation, a 16-year age, and Warehouses C, H, I, K, L, P, and Q. Buffalo Trace had increased Stagg distillation in 1997, so a few more bottles reached shelves than usual. The next year's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/george-t-stagg-2015\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 15-year 2015 Stagg\u003c\/a\u003e landed at almost the identical proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- RECOMMENDED SERVING --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAt 138.1 proof a measured splash of water opens the dark chocolate and coffee. Neat in a Glencairn shows the vanilla and dates; the spice builds on the finish. A large cube suits a long, slow pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge T. Stagg is built on Buffalo Trace's Mash Bill #1, the low-rye bourbon recipe it shares with Eagle Rare, and bottled uncut and unfiltered at barrel strength. The 2014 release was distilled in the spring of 1998 and aged 16 years, drawn from Warehouses C, H, I, K, L, P, and Q. Buffalo Trace describes it as tasting of dark chocolate, vanilla, coffee, and dates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle sold through Midnight Whiskey is sourced as an authentic, sealed product and inspected before it ships. 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Stagg 2013 is the barrel-proof centerpiece of the fall 2013 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection: distilled in the spring of 1997, matured 15 years and 11 months in warehouses I, K, and Q, and bottled uncut and unfiltered at 128.2 proof (64.1% ABV) — the lowest bottling proof of any Stagg release up to that point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"mw-list\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBottled uncut and unfiltered at \u003cstrong\u003e128.2 proof (64.1% ABV)\u003c\/strong\u003e — straight from the barrel, no water added.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDistilled in the \u003cstrong\u003espring of 1997\u003c\/strong\u003e and released at \u003cstrong\u003e15 years, 11 months\u003c\/strong\u003e old.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMatured in Buffalo Trace warehouses I, K, and Q, largely on lower floors — the cooler, more humid air behind the year's proof dip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe lowest bottling proof of any George T. Stagg release to that point, sitting between the 142.8-proof 2012 and the 138.1-proof 2014.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (low rye), the same recipe class behind the flagship Buffalo Trace bourbon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-card-label\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card-body speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense charred oak and barrel char lead, with vanilla and toffee sweetness underneath, per contemporaneous reviewer accounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classically built barrel-proof bourbon: heavy wood tones up front, balanced by an unexpected dark-fruit sweetness beneath the oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming, with the oak carrying through; full barrel-strength intensity despite the lower proof number on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-card-label\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card-body\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2013 bottling is the \"proof dip\" year in the senior Stagg line: after a 2007-2012 run that never dropped below 141 proof, warehouse placement pulled the 2013 batch down to 128.2. That makes it the gentler of the year's two barrel-proof bourbons — \u003ca href=\"\/products\/william-larue-weller-2013\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 136.2-proof Weller that year\u003c\/a\u003e came in eight proof points higher — and a reference point across \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/[PLACEHOLDER_WHISKEY_HUB_SLUG]\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe Antique Collection stacks at Midnight Whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e for how floor position shapes barrel-proof bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e128.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64.1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge (release data)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 years, 11 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistilled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring 1997\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (low rye)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarehouses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eI, K, and Q (floors 1, 2, 4, 8)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEdition identity matters here: the 2013 is spring-1997 distillate, a different stock from both the spring-1995 barrels behind the 2012 and the spring-1998 barrels behind \u003ca href=\"\/products\/george-t-stagg-2014\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe spring-1998 2014 Stagg\u003c\/a\u003e. Its proof-dip status was never repeated at this depth until the 116.9-proof 2019, which keeps the 2013 a marked vintage for Stagg verticals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- RECOMMENDED SERVING --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eServe neat in a tulip-shaped glass and give it several minutes of air; at 128.2 proof, a few drops of water open the fruit beneath the oak without flattening the barrel character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuffalo Trace distilled this batch in the spring of 1997 from Mash Bill #1, its low-rye bourbon recipe, then matured the barrels in warehouses I, K, and Q on floors one, two, four, and eight. Lower-floor aging runs cooler and more humid, so alcohol evaporates faster than water — the mechanism the distillery itself cites for low-proof Stagg years — and the 2013 batch came out of the wood at 128.2 proof. It was bottled uncut and unfiltered for the fall 2013 Antique Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle sold through Midnight Whiskey is sourced as an authentic, sealed product and inspected before it ships. Orders are packed with padded, glass-rated handling and require an adult signature (21+) on delivery; we do not ship to anyone unable to verify legal drinking age. For our full sourcing and handling protocols, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/authentication-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour editorial and authentication standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eWhat proof is the 2013 George T. Stagg?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2013 George T. Stagg was bottled uncut and unfiltered at 128.2 proof (64.1% ABV). Buffalo Trace distilled it in the spring of 1997 and released it in the fall 2013 Antique Collection at 15 years, 11 months old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eWhy is the 2013 George T. Stagg only 128.2 proof?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuch of the 2013 George T. Stagg batch matured on the lower floors of Buffalo Trace warehouses I, K, and Q, where cooler, more humid air lets alcohol evaporate faster than water. 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Stagg is Buffalo Trace's uncut, unfiltered barrel-proof bourbon. The fall 2005 release is a 140-plus 'hazmat' edition, aged 14 years and 4 months and bottled at 141.2 proof. (2005 also saw two spring releases.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"mw-list\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThis is the fall 2005 release: 141.2 proof (70.6% ABV), aged 14 yr 4 mo - 'hazmat' strength (Hazmat II)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e2005 also saw two spring Stagg releases: Lot A 130.9 proof (Kentucky-only) and Lot B 131.8 proof (national), both ~16 yr 8 mo\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eUncut and unfiltered, straight from the barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1, the low-rye recipe shared with Eagle Rare\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eA fall batch of about 95 barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-card-label\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card-body speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charred oak and dark sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold oak, dark fruit, and char.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hot, long, and oaky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-card-label\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"mw-card-body\"\u003eStagg is the collection's proof powerhouse. The fall 2005 release lands at 141.2 proof - in 'hazmat' territory - aged 14 years and 4 months; the same year also brought two spring lots at lower proof. It sits in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/buffalo-trace-antique-collection\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey's high-proof bourbon vault\u003c\/a\u003e, next to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/william-larue-weller-2005\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe first barrel-proof Weller\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (low-rye bourbon)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 yr 4 mo (Fall 2005)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e141.2 proof \/ 70.6% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUncut, unfiltered (barrel proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~95 barrels (Fall) [single-source: confirm]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOther 2005 releases\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring Lot A 130.9 (KY-only), Spring Lot B 131.8 (national), ~16 yr 8 mo - separate variants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2005 Antique Collection (Fall; Hazmat II)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegulatory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDSP-KY-113\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States (Kentucky)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e2005 was an unusual Stagg year with three releases: a Kentucky-only spring Lot A (130.9 proof), a national spring Lot B (131.8 proof), both about 16 years and 8 months old, and this fall release at 141.2 proof, aged 14 years and 4 months (about 95 barrels). The fall bottling is the annual Antique Collection Stagg. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/george-t-stagg-2006\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eThe hazmat 2006 Stagg\u003c\/a\u003e continued at 140.6 proof the next year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- RECOMMENDED SERVING --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAt 141.2 proof water is all but required - a splash tempers the oak and char. Neat in a Glencairn it is intense and dark; a large cube suits a long, slow pour. This is a hazmat bourbon - handle with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge T. Stagg is built on Buffalo Trace's Mash Bill #1, the low-rye bourbon recipe it shares with Eagle Rare, and bottled uncut and unfiltered at barrel strength. The fall 2005 release was aged 14 years and 4 months and reached 141.2 proof. That year was unusual in seeing two additional spring releases at lower proof. Stagg's proof and age vary with the barrels selected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle sold through Midnight Whiskey is sourced as an authentic, sealed product and inspected before it ships. Orders are packed with padded, glass-rated handling and require an adult signature (21+) on delivery; we do not ship to anyone unable to verify legal drinking age. For our full sourcing and handling protocols, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/authentication-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour editorial and authentication standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eHow many George T. Stagg releases were there in 2005?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThree. Buffalo Trace put out two spring releases - a Kentucky-only Lot A at 130.9 proof and a national Lot B at 131.8 proof, both aged about 16 years and 8 months - plus a fall release at 141.2 proof, aged 14 years and 4 months. This page covers the fall release, the annual Antique Collection Stagg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eWhat proof is the Fall 2005 George T. Stagg?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe fall 2005 George T. 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Stagg is Buffalo Trace's uncut, unfiltered barrel-proof bourbon. The 2006 release is a 140-plus 'hazmat' edition, aged about 15 years and bottled at 140.6 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"mw-list\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e2006 proof: 140.6 (70.3% ABV), uncut and unfiltered - 'hazmat' strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAbout 15 years old\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eOne of the brand's early 140-plus 'hazmat' Staggs\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1, the low-rye recipe shared with Eagle Rare\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBottled straight from the barrel - no water, no chill filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-card-label\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card-body speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark oak and brown sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich oak, dark fruit, and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warm, and oak-driven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-card-label\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"mw-card-body\"\u003eStagg is the collection's proof powerhouse, and the 2006 lands at 140.6 proof - in 'hazmat' territory, one of the brand's earlier 140-plus editions. Aged about 15 years, it belongs to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/buffalo-trace-antique-collection\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 2006 Antique Collection at Midnight Whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e, tracking cleanly behind \u003ca href=\"\/products\/george-t-stagg-2005\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe historic fall 2005 hazmat release\u003c\/a\u003e and matching the historical timeline layout that introduced \u003ca href=\"\/products\/thomas-h-handy-sazerac-2006\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe first-ever Thomas H. Handy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (low-rye bourbon)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~15 yr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e140.6 proof \/ 70.3% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUncut, unfiltered (barrel proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2006 Antique Collection (annual)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegulatory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDSP-KY-113\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States (Kentucky)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2006 George T. Stagg carries the gunmetal closure and a barrel-proof, no-age-statement panel; it is aged about 15 years. At 140.6 proof it is one of the brand's early 'hazmat' Staggs, positioned immediately after \u003ca href=\"\/products\/george-t-stagg-2005\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 141.2-proof 2005 vintage master selection\u003c\/a\u003e. Moving forward down the range line, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/george-t-stagg-2008\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 141.8-proof 2008 Stagg\u003c\/a\u003e continued that run two years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- RECOMMENDED SERVING --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAt 140.6 proof water is all but required - a splash tempers the oak. Neat in a Glencairn it is intense and dark; a large cube suits a long, slow pour. This is a hazmat bourbon - handle with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge T. Stagg is built on Buffalo Trace's Mash Bill #1, the low-rye bourbon recipe it shares with Eagle Rare, and bottled uncut and unfiltered at barrel strength. The 2006 release was aged about 15 years and reached 140.6 proof, in the 140-plus 'hazmat' range. Stagg's proof and age vary year to year with the barrels selected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle sold through Midnight Whiskey is sourced as an authentic, sealed product and inspected before it ships. Orders are packed with padded, glass-rated handling and require an adult signature (21+) on delivery; we do not ship to anyone unable to verify legal drinking age. For our full sourcing and handling protocols, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/authentication-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour editorial and authentication standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eIs the 2006 George T. Stagg a hazmat bourbon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eYes - at 140.6 proof (70.3% ABV) it exceeds 140 proof, the informal 'hazmat' threshold (above the limit for carry-on air travel). The 2006 is aged about 15 years, bottled uncut and unfiltered from Buffalo Trace's low-rye Mash Bill #1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eHow does the 2006 George T. Stagg relate to the new Thomas H. Handy that year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eBoth are part of the 2006 Antique Collection, but 2006 was notable as the debut of Thomas H. Handy. The Stagg is the high-proof bourbon of the set at 140.6 proof and about 15 years old, from the low-rye Mash Bill #1; the Handy is a younger barrel-strength rye, joining the lineup that year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/george-t-stagg-2006#product\",\n \"name\": \"George T. 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Stagg is Buffalo Trace's uncut, unfiltered barrel-proof bourbon. The 2008 release is another 140-plus 'hazmat' edition, aged about 15 years and bottled at 141.8 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"mw-list\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e2008 proof: 141.8 (70.9% ABV), uncut and unfiltered - 'hazmat' strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAbout 15 years old\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eOne of several 140-plus Staggs from the brand's 2007-2010 high-proof run\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1, the low-rye recipe shared with Eagle Rare\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBottled straight from the barrel - no water, no chill filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-card-label\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card-body speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Molasses and heavy oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark, bittersweet, and oak-driven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complex and lingering, returning to wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-card-label\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"mw-card-body\"\u003eStagg is the collection's proof powerhouse, and the 2008 lands at 141.8 proof - another 140-plus 'hazmat' edition in the brand's run of very high-proof years. Aged about 15 years, it headlines \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/buffalo-trace-antique-collection\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe early Antique Collection vault at Midnight Whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e, positioned down the timeline from \u003ca href=\"\/products\/george-t-stagg-2006\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe previous hazmat 2006 edition\u003c\/a\u003e and resting next to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/william-larue-weller-2008\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 11-year 2008 Weller\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (low-rye bourbon)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~15 yr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e141.8 proof \/ 70.9% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUncut, unfiltered (barrel proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2008 Antique Collection (annual)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegulatory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDSP-KY-113\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States (Kentucky)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2008 George T. Stagg carries the gunmetal closure and a barrel-proof, no-age-statement panel; it is aged about 15 years. At 141.8 proof it sits among the brand's run of 140-plus 'hazmat' Staggs (2007 through 2010 all topped 140 proof), following the path of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/george-t-stagg-2006\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 140.6-proof 2006 vintage release\u003c\/a\u003e. Two years on, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/george-t-stagg-2010\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe higher-proof 2010 Stagg\u003c\/a\u003e pushed to 143.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- RECOMMENDED SERVING --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAt 141.8 proof water is all but required - a splash tempers the oak and molasses. Neat in a Glencairn it is intense and dark; a large cube suits a long, slow pour. This is a hazmat bourbon - handle with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge T. Stagg is built on Buffalo Trace's Mash Bill #1, the low-rye bourbon recipe it shares with Eagle Rare, and bottled uncut and unfiltered at barrel strength. The 2008 release was aged about 15 years and reached 141.8 proof, in the 140-plus 'hazmat' range that defined the brand in this era. Stagg's proof and age vary year to year with the barrels selected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle sold through Midnight Whiskey is sourced as an authentic, sealed product and inspected before it ships. Orders are packed with padded, glass-rated handling and require an adult signature (21+) on delivery; we do not ship to anyone unable to verify legal drinking age. For our full sourcing and handling protocols, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/authentication-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour editorial and authentication standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eHow old is the 2008 George T. Stagg?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2008 George T. Stagg was aged about 15 years - typical for the brand in this era. It is bottled uncut and unfiltered at 141.8 proof (70.9% ABV) from Buffalo Trace's low-rye Mash Bill #1, the same recipe as Eagle Rare. Its age and proof vary year to year with the barrels selected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eHow does the 2008 George T. Stagg fit Buffalo Trace's high-proof run?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAt 141.8 proof, the 2008 George T. Stagg sits in the brand's run of very high-proof years - 2007 through 2010 all topped 140 proof, putting them in 'hazmat' territory. It is a roughly 15-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon from the low-rye Mash Bill #1, bottled uncut and unfiltered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/george-t-stagg-2008#product\",\n \"name\": \"George T. 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Stagg is Buffalo Trace's uncut, unfiltered barrel-proof bourbon. The 2010 release is one of the highest-proof Staggs ever at 143 proof, distilled in the winter of 1993 and aged 17 years and 7 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"mw-list\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e2010 proof: 143 (71.5% ABV), uncut and unfiltered - one of the highest Stagg proofs ever\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDistilled winter 1993; aged 17 years and 7 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBarrels from Warehouses H, I, K, and L\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBuffalo Trace's official notes: dark chocolate, vanilla, and coffee\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1, the low-rye recipe shared with Eagle Rare\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-card-label\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card-body speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark chocolate and coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla, dark fruit, and oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creme brulee, cinnamon, and apple-pie spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-card-label\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"mw-card-body\"\u003eStagg is the collection's proof powerhouse, and the 2010 is one of its strongest ever at 143 proof - deep in hazmat territory, and among the highest the brand has bottled. Distilled in 1993 and aged over 17 years, it headlines \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/buffalo-trace-antique-collection\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe Antique Collection archive at Midnight Whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e, positioned further down the timeline from \u003ca href=\"\/products\/george-t-stagg-2008\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe high-octane 2008 entry\u003c\/a\u003e and resting next to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/william-larue-weller-2010\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 126.6-proof Weller that year\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (low-rye bourbon)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 yr 7 mo (distilled winter 1993)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e143 proof \/ 71.5% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUncut, unfiltered (barrel proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarehouses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eH, I, K, L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2010 Antique Collection (annual)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegulatory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDSP-KY-113\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States (Kentucky)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2010 George T. Stagg carries the gunmetal closure and a barrel-proof, no-age-statement panel; the back label and letter record a winter 1993 distillation, 17 years and 7 months of age, and Warehouses H, I, K, and L. At 143 proof it is one of the highest-proof Staggs ever released, tracking subsequent to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/george-t-stagg-2008\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 141.8-proof 2008 Stagg release\u003c\/a\u003e. The next year's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/george-t-stagg-2011\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 142.6-proof 2011 Stagg\u003c\/a\u003e came in just below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- RECOMMENDED SERVING --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAt 143 proof water is all but required - a splash opens the dark chocolate and coffee. Neat in a Glencairn it is intense; the sweet, spiced finish lingers. A large cube suits a long, slow pour. This is hazmat bourbon - handle with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge T. Stagg is built on Buffalo Trace's Mash Bill #1, the low-rye bourbon recipe it shares with Eagle Rare, and bottled uncut and unfiltered at barrel strength. The 2010 release was distilled in the winter of 1993, aged 17 years and 7 months in Warehouses H, I, K, and L, and reached 143 proof - one of the highest in the brand's history. Buffalo Trace describes it as tasting of dark chocolate, vanilla, and coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle sold through Midnight Whiskey is sourced as an authentic, sealed product and inspected before it ships. Orders are packed with padded, glass-rated handling and require an adult signature (21+) on delivery; we do not ship to anyone unable to verify legal drinking age. For our full sourcing and handling protocols, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/authentication-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour editorial and authentication standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eHow high is the proof of the 2010 George T. Stagg?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2010 George T. Stagg is bottled uncut and unfiltered at 143 proof (71.5% ABV) - one of the highest-proof Stagg releases ever, deep in hazmat territory. It was distilled in the winter of 1993 and aged 17 years and 7 months, from Buffalo Trace's low-rye Mash Bill #1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eWhere was the 2010 George T. Stagg aged?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2010 George T. Stagg was aged 17 years and 7 months in Warehouses H, I, K, and L, drawn from whiskey distilled in the winter of 1993. Buffalo Trace's official notes are dark chocolate, vanilla, and coffee. It is bottled at 143 proof, uncut and unfiltered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/george-t-stagg-2010#product\",\n \"name\": \"George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2010 Antique Collection)\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/george-t-stagg-2010\",\n \"mainEntityOfPage\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/george-t-stagg-2010\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/george-t-stagg-2010.jpg\",\n \"description\": \"George T. 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Stagg is Buffalo Trace's uncut, unfiltered barrel-proof bourbon. The 2011 release is a well-aged, oak-forward bourbon bottled at 142.6 proof - hazmat strength, and the highest-proof whiskey in that year's collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"mw-list\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e2011 proof: 142.6 (71.3% ABV), uncut and unfiltered - 'hazmat' strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e18-year age statement (one hobbyist table approximates 16 - confirm against the bottle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe highest-proof bottle in the 2011 collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1, the low-rye recipe shared with Eagle Rare\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBottled straight from the barrel - no water, no chill filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-card-label\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card-body speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charred oak and coffee bean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark, charred wood with bitter cocoa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hot, dry, and tough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-card-label\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"mw-card-body\"\u003eStagg is the collection's proof powerhouse, and the 2011 lands at 142.6 proof - another of the brand's run of 140-plus 'hazmat' releases, and one of its more heavily-aged, charred editions. It headlines \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/buffalo-trace-antique-collection\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour Antique Collection range at Midnight Whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e, positioned down the timeline from \u003ca href=\"\/products\/george-t-stagg-2010\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe ultra-high proof 2010 bottling\u003c\/a\u003e and resting next to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/william-larue-weller-2011\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 133.5-proof Weller that year\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (low-rye bourbon)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 yr [verify - one hobbyist table approximates 16]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e142.6 proof \/ 71.3% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUncut, unfiltered (barrel proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2011 Antique Collection (annual)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegulatory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDSP-KY-113\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States (Kentucky)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2011 George T. Stagg carries the gunmetal closure and a barrel-proof, no-age-statement panel; the age statement is reported as 18 years (one hobbyist table approximates 16 - worth confirming against the bottle). At 142.6 proof it is a classic hazmat-era Stagg, known as a big, charred, oak-forward year, following the path of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/george-t-stagg-2010\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 143-proof 2010 edition\u003c\/a\u003e. Moving forward, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/george-t-stagg-2012\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 142.8-proof 2012 Stagg\u003c\/a\u003e continued that run at a similarly potent strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- RECOMMENDED SERVING --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAt 142.6 proof water is all but required - a splash tempers the char and coffee. Neat in a Glencairn it is intense and tough; a large cube and patience suit a slow pour. Not a casual sipper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge T. Stagg is built on Buffalo Trace's Mash Bill #1, the low-rye bourbon recipe it shares with Eagle Rare, and bottled uncut and unfiltered at barrel strength. The 2011 release reached 142.6 proof, in the 140-plus 'hazmat' range that defined the brand in this era, and is one of its older, more heavily-oaked editions. Stagg's proof and age vary year to year with the barrels selected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle sold through Midnight Whiskey is sourced as an authentic, sealed product and inspected before it ships. Orders are packed with padded, glass-rated handling and require an adult signature (21+) on delivery; we do not ship to anyone unable to verify legal drinking age. For our full sourcing and handling protocols, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/authentication-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour editorial and authentication standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eWhat proof is the 2011 George T. Stagg?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2011 George T. Stagg is bottled uncut and unfiltered at 142.6 proof (71.3% ABV) - another of Buffalo Trace's 140-plus 'hazmat' Stagg releases. It is a well-aged, oak-forward bourbon from the low-rye Mash Bill #1, and the highest-proof whiskey in that year's collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eWhy is the 2011 George T. 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Stagg is Buffalo Trace's uncut, unfiltered barrel-proof bourbon. The 2012 release is a 17-year bourbon bottled at 142.8 proof - hazmat strength, and the highest-proof whiskey in that year's collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"mw-list\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e2012 proof: 142.8 (71.4% ABV), uncut and unfiltered - 'hazmat' strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e17-year age statement\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe highest-proof bottle in the 2012 collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1, the low-rye recipe shared with Eagle Rare\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBottled straight from the barrel - no water, no chill filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-card-label\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card-body speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chocolate and coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark caramel with wood and citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warming and sweet, with a tawny-port edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-card-label\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"mw-card-body\"\u003eStagg is the collection's proof powerhouse, and the 2012 lands at 142.8 proof and 17 years - among the last of Buffalo Trace's run of consistently 140-plus-proof Staggs before the lower 2013 release broke the streak. It headlines \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/buffalo-trace-antique-collection\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe Antique Collection vault at Midnight Whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e, positioned sequentially from \u003ca href=\"\/products\/george-t-stagg-2011\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe robust 2011 hazmat selection\u003c\/a\u003e and resting next to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/william-larue-weller-2012\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe lower-proof Weller that year\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (low-rye bourbon)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 yr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e142.8 proof \/ 71.4% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUncut, unfiltered (barrel proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2012 Antique Collection (annual)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegulatory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDSP-KY-113\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States (Kentucky)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2012 George T. Stagg carries the gunmetal closure and a barrel-proof, no-age-statement panel, with a 17-year statement - older than the 15-year norm of later years. At 142.8 proof it is a classic hazmat-era Stagg, indexing directly after \u003ca href=\"\/products\/george-t-stagg-2011\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 142.6-proof 2011 vintage expression\u003c\/a\u003e. By comparison, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/george-t-stagg-2014\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 138.1-proof 2014 Stagg\u003c\/a\u003e came in lower two years on, after the 2013 dip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- RECOMMENDED SERVING --\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAt 142.8 proof water is all but required - a measured splash opens the chocolate and coffee. Neat in a Glencairn it is intense and warming; the sweet, port-like finish lingers. A large cube suits a long, slow pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge T. Stagg is built on Buffalo Trace's Mash Bill #1, the low-rye bourbon recipe it shares with Eagle Rare, and bottled uncut and unfiltered at barrel strength. The 2012 release carried a 17-year age statement and reached 142.8 proof, putting it in the 140-plus 'hazmat' range that defined the brand through 2012. Stagg's proof and age vary year to year with the barrels selected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle sold through Midnight Whiskey is sourced as an authentic, sealed product and inspected before it ships. Orders are packed with padded, glass-rated handling and require an adult signature (21+) on delivery; we do not ship to anyone unable to verify legal drinking age. For our full sourcing and handling protocols, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/authentication-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour editorial and authentication standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eHow strong is the 2012 George T. Stagg?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2012 George T. Stagg is bottled uncut and unfiltered at 142.8 proof (71.4% ABV) - a 17-year, hazmat-strength release, and the highest-proof whiskey in that year's collection. It uses Buffalo Trace's low-rye Mash Bill #1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eHow does the 2012 George T. 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Unfiltered · Charred White Oak Maturation · Summer 2026 Release\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-rule\" style=\"margin-top:56px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stats\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-n\"\u003e26B\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-l\"\u003eBatch\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-n\"\u003eUncut\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-l\"\u003eStrength\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-n\"\u003e8\u003csmall\u003e yrs\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-l\"\u003eBrand Age\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-n\"\u003e750\u003csmall\u003e mL\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-l\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-n\"\u003eSummer 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-l\"\u003eRelease\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-n\"\u003eKentucky\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-l\"\u003eRegion\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"mw-lede\"\u003eStagg 26B is Buffalo Trace's Summer 2026 batch of its barrel-proof bourbon, the second lettered release of the 2026 cycle. Like every Stagg batch it goes from charred white oak into the bottle with nothing added and nothing filtered out, which means its strength belongs to the barrels that made it rather than to a house recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- Nº 01: THE ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION (LIGHT) --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap mw-section\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 01\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-points\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-point\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e01\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eBatch 26B, released in the summer of 2026, following 26A in Buffalo Trace's letter-per-batch system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-point\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e02\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eBottled uncut and unfiltered: no water added for proof reduction, no chill filtration to remove natural barrel oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-point\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e03\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatured in charred white oak; Buffalo Trace's brand description puts Stagg at approximately eight years, though the label carries no age statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-point\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e04\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach batch is its own distinct cask selection, so strength and flavour character shift from letter to letter rather than repeating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- Nº 02: BRAND \u0026 DISTILLERY HERITAGE (DARK BAND) --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-dark-band\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 02\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eBuffalo Trace \u0026amp; Stagg Heritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-r\"\u003eFrankfort Kentucky Craftsmanship\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"mw-bodycopy\"\u003eDistilled at Buffalo Trace Distillery along the Kentucky River in Frankfort, Stagg (formerly Stagg Jr.) honors the legacy of whiskey pioneer George T. Stagg. Uncut and unfiltered, every batch showcases the raw intensity and complex oak interaction of Buffalo Trace's legendary brick and timber aging warehouses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- Nº 03: CRAFTSMANSHIP \u0026 CASK ARCHITECTURE (LIGHT) --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap mw-section\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 03\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCraftsmanship \u0026amp; Cask Architecture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-r\"\u003eBarrel-Proof Excellence\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-casks\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask-k\"\u003eBarrel Proof Strength\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eUncut \u0026amp; Undiluted\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eBottled directly at the natural proof yielded by the barrel dumping without water addition, preserving full viscosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask-k\"\u003eNon Chill-Filtered\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eUnfiltered Pure Texture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eNon chill-filtered to retain all heavy fatty acid esters, long-chain proteins, and rich oak tannins in solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask-k\"\u003eNew American Oak\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eCharred White Oak Barrels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAged in new oak barrels subjected to heavy alligator char, releasing rich brown sugar, dark spice, and toasted wood notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask-k\"\u003eBatch 26B Lettering\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eSummer 2026 Allocation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe second release of the 2026 vintage cycle, carrying its own unique dump strength and flavor profile signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- Nº 04: SENSORY PROFILE \u0026 STRATEGY (DARK BAND) --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-dark-band\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 04\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eSensory Profile \u0026amp; Strategy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-r\"\u003eHouse Tasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-acts speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-act\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-act-n\"\u003eI\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown sugar and dark chocolate over charred oak.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet and rich, cut through by assertive rye spice.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, with cherry, clove, and woodsmoke. This is the house profile Buffalo Trace publishes for Stagg; batch-to-batch character varies with the barrels selected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-act\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-act-n\"\u003eII\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eStagg is the barrel-proof bourbon that made batch codes worth tracking: collectors buy letters, not just labels, and compare them side by side. Set 26B against \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stagg\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe whole Stagg batch ladder at Midnight Whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e and the appeal is obvious — one recipe, one warehouse discipline, and a different result every time the distillery dumps a new selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- Nº 05: PRESENTATION \u0026 PROVENANCE (LIGHT) --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap mw-section\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 05\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note \u0026amp; Index\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-r\"\u003eVault Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-prov\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-feat\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-feat-head\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-feat-ico\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBatch Sequential Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eStagg verticals live on the letters. 26B sits directly after \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-batch-26a\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe Spring 2026 batch (26A) before it\u003c\/a\u003e, offering a direct comparison of seasonal warehouse variation within the same vintage year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-feat\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-feat-head\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-feat-ico\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSenior Lineage Comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe older half of the family is a separate release entirely: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/george-t-stagg-2025\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe senior George T. Stagg from 2025\u003c\/a\u003e spends more than fifteen years in wood before it is bottled at similar uncut barrel strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"mw-bodycopy\"\u003eEvaluated strictly on verified liquid specifications, physical inspects, and primary distillery disclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-index\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-index-head\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-il\"\u003eCollector Index\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-ir\"\u003eSTAGG 26B\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdl class=\"mw-index-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdt\u003eDistillery\u003c\/dt\u003e\n \u003cdd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/dd\u003e\n \u003cdt\u003eCategory\u003c\/dt\u003e\n \u003cdd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon\u003c\/dd\u003e\n \u003cdt\u003eBatch\u003c\/dt\u003e\n \u003cdd\u003eBatch 26B (Summer 2026)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n \u003cdt\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/dt\u003e\n \u003cdd\u003eBarrel Proof (Label Verified)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n \u003cdt\u003eTreatment\u003c\/dt\u003e\n \u003cdd\u003eUncut \u0026amp; Unfiltered\u003c\/dd\u003e\n \u003cdt\u003eCooperage\u003c\/dt\u003e\n \u003cdd\u003eCharred White Oak\u003c\/dd\u003e\n \u003c\/dl\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"mw-hublink\"\u003eExplore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stagg\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe complete Stagg collection in Midnight Whiskey's vault\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- Nº 06: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (DARK BAND) --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-dark-band\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 06\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-table-box\"\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003ePRODUCER \/ DISTILLERY\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eCATEGORY\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eBATCH ID\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eStagg Batch 26B\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003ePOSITION\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eSecond lettered batch of 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eRELEASE CYCLE\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eSummer 2026 Release\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eBOTTLING STRENGTH\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eBarrel proof, uncut [verify label: reported 125.2 proof \/ 62.6% ABV]\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eTREATMENT\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eUncut \u0026amp; Unfiltered (No Chill Filtration)\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eAGE STATEMENT\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eNo Age Statement on Label (~8 Years Brand Standard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eCOOPERAGE\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eNew Charred White Oak Barrels\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eMASH BILL\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low Rye, Undisclosed %)\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eREGION\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky, USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eFORMAT\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e750 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eSTG-26B-750\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.78rem; color:var(--mw-dmuted); margin-top:10px;\"\u003e† Specifications and batch details verified directly from physical bottle inspects and producer disclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- Nº 07: RECORDS \u0026 ASSURANCE (LIGHT) --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap mw-section\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 07\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecords \u0026amp; Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eStagg is drawn from Buffalo Trace's aged bourbon stocks and bottled the way it comes out of the wood: no water to bring the strength down, no chill filtration to strip the oils and esters that carry texture. Buffalo Trace does not publish the recipe behind Stagg, nor a per-batch age, and its current brand description places the whiskey at eight years in charred white oak. Because every lettered batch is its own selection, the label proof is the batch's own number and is printed on the bottle rather than fixed by the brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle sold through \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/authentication-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e is sourced as an authentic, sealed product and inspected before it ships. Orders are packed with padded, glass-rated handling and require an adult signature (21+) on delivery; we do not ship to anyone unable to verify legal drinking age. For our full sourcing and handling protocols, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/authentication-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour editorial and authentication standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eIs Stagg 26B chill filtered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eNo. Buffalo Trace bottles Stagg uncut and unfiltered, so Batch 26B goes from barrel to bottle with no water added and no chill filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eHow old is the whiskey in Stagg 26B?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eStagg 26B carries no age statement on its label. Buffalo Trace describes Stagg as aged eight years in charred white oak and does not publish a per-batch age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap mw-signoff\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-rule\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-signoff-row\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-tag mw-tag-a\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey · The Vault\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-tag mw-tag-m\"\u003eStagg · Batch 26B Kentucky Straight Bourbon\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- COMPONENT 4 — AI-COMPATIBILITY LAYER (JSON-LD) --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-26b#product\",\n \"name\": \"Stagg Batch 26B Kentucky Straight Bourbon\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-26b\",\n \"mainEntityOfPage\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-26b\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/stagg-batch-26b.jpg\",\n \"description\": \"Stagg Batch 26B is a lettered batch of Buffalo Trace's barrel-proof Kentucky straight bourbon, matured in charred white oak and bottled uncut and unfiltered in 2026.\",\n \"sku\": \"STG-26B-750\",\n \"mpn\": \"STG-26B-750\",\n \"brand\": {\n \"@type\": \"Brand\",\n \"name\": \"Stagg\"\n },\n \"manufacturer\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"Buffalo Trace Distillery\"\n },\n \"releaseDate\": \"2026\",\n \"category\": \"Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\",\n \"additionalProperty\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"PropertyValue\",\n \"name\": \"Batch\",\n \"value\": \"26B\"\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"PropertyValue\",\n \"name\": \"Filtration\",\n \"value\": \"Uncut and unfiltered\"\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"PropertyValue\",\n \"name\": \"Cooperage\",\n \"value\": \"Charred white oak\"\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"PropertyValue\",\n \"name\": \"Region\",\n \"value\": \"Frankfort, Kentucky\"\n }\n ],\n \"offers\": {\n \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-26b#offer\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-26b\",\n \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n \"price\": \"299.95\",\n \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n \"itemCondition\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition\",\n \"seller\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/#org\",\n \"name\": \"Midnight Whiskey\"\n }\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-26b#breadcrumb\",\n \"itemListElement\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n \"position\": 1,\n \"name\": \"Home\",\n \"item\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\"\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n \"position\": 2,\n \"name\": \"Bourbon\",\n \"item\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/whiskey\"\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n \"position\": 3,\n \"name\": \"Stagg Batch 26B\"\n }\n ]\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-26b#faq\",\n \"about\": {\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-batch-26b#product\"\n },\n \"mainEntity\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"Is Stagg 26B chill filtered?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n \"text\": \"No. Buffalo Trace bottles Stagg uncut and unfiltered, so Batch 26B goes from barrel to bottle with no water added and no chill filtration.\"\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"How old is the whiskey in Stagg 26B?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n \"text\": \"Stagg 26B carries no age statement on its label. 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