George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2008 Antique Collection)

Name: George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2008 Antique Collection)
Brand: Buffalo Trace
SKU: 088004027841-08
Price: 2399.95 USD
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Age: ~15 Years | Region: Frankfort, Kentucky | Proof: 141.8

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George T. 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.

The Elemental Distinction

2008 proof: 141.8 (70.9% ABV), uncut and unfiltered - 'hazmat' strength
About 15 years old
One of several 140-plus Staggs from the brand's 2007-2010 high-proof run
Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1, the low-rye recipe shared with Eagle Rare
Bottled straight from the barrel - no water, no chill filtration

Sensory Profile

Nose: Molasses and heavy oak.

Palate: Dark, bittersweet, and oak-driven.

Finish: Complex and lingering, returning to wood.

Strategic Position

Stagg 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 the early Antique Collection vault at Midnight Whiskey, positioned down the timeline from the previous hazmat 2006 edition and resting next to the 11-year 2008 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	~15 yr
Proof / ABV	141.8 proof / 70.9% ABV
Bottling	Uncut, unfiltered (barrel proof)
Release	2008 Antique Collection (annual)
Format	750 ml
Regulatory	DSP-KY-113
Country	United States (Kentucky)

Collector Note

The 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 the 140.6-proof 2006 vintage release. Two years on, the higher-proof 2010 Stagg pushed to 143.

Recommended Serving

At 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.

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 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.

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 old is the 2008 George T. Stagg?

The 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.

How does the 2008 George T. Stagg fit Buffalo Trace's high-proof run?

At 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.

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All Sales Final: Due to alcohol regulations, we cannot accept returns for change of mind.

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