Stagg Jr Kentucky Straight Bourbon Batch 14 130.2 proof

130.2 proof. Uncut. Unfiltered. Stagg Jr Batch 14 — a Spring 2020 release of Buffalo Trace's annual cask-strength bourbon, named for George T. Stagg.

Each Stagg Jr batch is a unique barrel selection at its natural proof. Batch 14 at 130.2 proof is a higher-proof release from the original Stagg Jr era (renamed simply "Stagg" in 2022), bottled uncut and unfiltered at Buffalo Trace in Frankfort, Kentucky.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Brown sugar, rich vanilla, and thick oak, with hints of honey, pecan, and apple — forgoing the heavier molasses and cherry notes of some earlier batches.
• Palate: Full-bodied and powerful, with brown sugar, vanilla, and oak carrying the high-proof intensity.
• Finish: Long and warming, lingering on the palate.

Specs

• Distillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Uncut, Unfiltered
• Proof: 130.2 (65.1% ABV)
• Batch: 14 (Spring 2020)
• Size: 750ml

Browse all George T. Stagg and Stagg batches at Wooden Cork.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What proof is Batch 14? 130.2 proof (65.1% ABV), uncut and unfiltered — a higher-proof release in the series.
• How does Batch 14 differ from earlier batches? Batch 14 leans into brown sugar, vanilla, and oak with honey, pecan, and apple, rather than the molasses and cherry character of some earlier releases. Each batch is a distinct barrel selection.