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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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