George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Fall 2005 Antique Collection)
George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Fall 2005 Antique Collection)
George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Fall 2005 Antique Collection)
George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Fall 2005 Antique Collection)
George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Fall 2005 Antique Collection)
George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Fall 2005 Antique Collection)
George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Fall 2005 Antique Collection)
George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Fall 2005 Antique Collection)
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Age: 14 Years, 4 Months | Region: Frankfort, Kentucky | Proof: 141.2
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George T. 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.)

The Elemental Distinction

  • This is the fall 2005 release: 141.2 proof (70.6% ABV), aged 14 yr 4 mo - 'hazmat' strength (Hazmat II)
  • 2005 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
  • Uncut and unfiltered, straight from the barrel
  • Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1, the low-rye recipe shared with Eagle Rare
  • A fall batch of about 95 barrels

Sensory Profile

Nose: Charred oak and dark sugar.

Palate: Bold oak, dark fruit, and char.

Finish: Hot, long, and oaky.

Strategic Position

Stagg 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 Midnight Whiskey's high-proof bourbon vault, next to the first barrel-proof Weller.

Technical Specifications

Distillery Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY
Category Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Mash Bill Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (low-rye bourbon)
Age 14 yr 4 mo (Fall 2005)
Proof / ABV 141.2 proof / 70.6% ABV
Bottling Uncut, unfiltered (barrel proof)
Batch size ~95 barrels (Fall) [single-source: confirm]
Other 2005 releases Spring Lot A 130.9 (KY-only), Spring Lot B 131.8 (national), ~16 yr 8 mo - separate variants
Release 2005 Antique Collection (Fall; Hazmat II)
Format 750 ml
Regulatory DSP-KY-113
Country United States (Kentucky)

Collector Note

2005 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. The hazmat 2006 Stagg continued at 140.6 proof the next year.

Recommended Serving

At 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.

Production Methodology

George 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.

Authentication & Vault Preservation

Every 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 our editorial and authentication standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many George T. Stagg releases were there in 2005?

Three. 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.

What proof is the Fall 2005 George T. Stagg?

The fall 2005 George T. Stagg is bottled uncut and unfiltered at 141.2 proof (70.6% ABV) - a 140-plus 'hazmat' edition - and aged 14 years and 4 months. It is a Kentucky straight bourbon from the low-rye Mash Bill #1, the same recipe as Eagle Rare.
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