Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon 127.6 Proof - Liquor Geeks

George T. Stagg Jr. Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

750 ML / 24D (127.4 Proof)
Sale price  $299.99 Regular price  $349.99
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Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon 127.6 Proof - Liquor Geeks

George T. Stagg Jr. Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Sale price  $299.99 Regular price  $349.99
Size750 ML
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George T. Stagg Jr. Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a barrel-proof bourbon from the award-winning Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky — bottled uncut and unfiltered to preserve the full character of the barrel. A younger, more accessible sibling to the legendary George T. Stagg from the Antique Collection, the Jr. release carries the same high-proof Buffalo Trace DNA without the allocation-only scarcity of its namesake.

On the palate, expect a dense, full-bodied profile: dark caramel, toasted oak, brown sugar, dried cherry, and a layer of baking spice that builds on the long finish. The uncut proof delivers genuine intensity — a bold sipper for drinkers who want maximum flavor per ounce, and a bourbon with enough backbone to cut through a stirred cocktail without losing identity. Add a single drop of water in the glass to open up the nose and watch fresh oak and caramel lift to the top.

Buffalo Trace's barrel-proof releases are among the most sought-after American whiskies on the market, and George T. Stagg Jr. offers a rare chance to own a bottle from that program without chasing secondary-market prices on the full Stagg. If you already pour Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, or Weller, this is a natural step up the proof ladder. Pair with a Glencairn and patient sipping.

Ships to most US states. Adult-signature required at delivery.

Tasting Notes

Nose

  • Bright and sweet with notes of dry candy, especially Mike and Ike
  • Hints of dried pear and apple skin
  • Warm aromas of brown sugarcinnamon-raisin bagel, and a touch of lemon Pledge
  • Faint backdrop of baked cherry pie and sweet tarts

Palate

  • Hot and punchy on the first sip—high proof is immediately noticeable
  • Opens with savory notes oddly reminiscent of refried beans and taquitos, then transitions
  • Core flavors include vanillanutmeg, and cinnamon
  • Evolving notes of cherry, with a light mouthfeel despite the proof
  • Ethanol-forward but not overly complex

Finish

  • Medium to long, with lingering clovebrown sugarmint, and cherry hots
  • Faint hints of buttercreamLuxardo cherry, and a sweet simple syrup tingle
  • A touch of oakleather, and dark chocolate creeps in at the very end
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