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Age: 17 Years, 7 Months | Region: Frankfort, Kentucky | Proof: 143.0
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George T. Stagg is Buffalo Trace's uncut, unfiltered barrel-proof bourbon. The 2010 release is one of the highest-proof Staggs ever at 143 proof, distilled in the winter of 1993 and aged 17 years and 7 months.

The Elemental Distinction

  • 2010 proof: 143 (71.5% ABV), uncut and unfiltered - one of the highest Stagg proofs ever
  • Distilled winter 1993; aged 17 years and 7 months
  • Barrels from Warehouses H, I, K, and L
  • Buffalo Trace's official notes: dark chocolate, vanilla, and coffee
  • Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1, the low-rye recipe shared with Eagle Rare

Sensory Profile

Nose: Dark chocolate and coffee.

Palate: Vanilla, dark fruit, and oak.

Finish: Creme brulee, cinnamon, and apple-pie spice.

Strategic Position

Stagg is the collection's proof powerhouse, and the 2010 is one of its strongest ever at 143 proof - deep in hazmat territory, and among the highest the brand has bottled. Distilled in 1993 and aged over 17 years, it headlines the Antique Collection archive at Midnight Whiskey, positioned further down the timeline from the high-octane 2008 entry and resting next to the 126.6-proof Weller that year.

Technical Specifications

Distillery Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY
Category Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Mash Bill Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (low-rye bourbon)
Age 17 yr 7 mo (distilled winter 1993)
Proof / ABV 143 proof / 71.5% ABV
Bottling Uncut, unfiltered (barrel proof)
Warehouses H, I, K, L
Release 2010 Antique Collection (annual)
Format 750 ml
Regulatory DSP-KY-113
Country United States (Kentucky)

Collector Note

The 2010 George T. Stagg carries the gunmetal closure and a barrel-proof, no-age-statement panel; the back label and letter record a winter 1993 distillation, 17 years and 7 months of age, and Warehouses H, I, K, and L. At 143 proof it is one of the highest-proof Staggs ever released, tracking subsequent to the 141.8-proof 2008 Stagg release. The next year's the 142.6-proof 2011 Stagg came in just below.

Recommended Serving

At 143 proof water is all but required - a splash opens the dark chocolate and coffee. Neat in a Glencairn it is intense; the sweet, spiced finish lingers. A large cube suits a long, slow pour. This is 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 2010 release was distilled in the winter of 1993, aged 17 years and 7 months in Warehouses H, I, K, and L, and reached 143 proof - one of the highest in the brand's history. Buffalo Trace describes it as tasting of dark chocolate, vanilla, and coffee.

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 high is the proof of the 2010 George T. Stagg?

The 2010 George T. Stagg is bottled uncut and unfiltered at 143 proof (71.5% ABV) - one of the highest-proof Stagg releases ever, deep in hazmat territory. It was distilled in the winter of 1993 and aged 17 years and 7 months, from Buffalo Trace's low-rye Mash Bill #1.

Where was the 2010 George T. Stagg aged?

The 2010 George T. Stagg was aged 17 years and 7 months in Warehouses H, I, K, and L, drawn from whiskey distilled in the winter of 1993. Buffalo Trace's official notes are dark chocolate, vanilla, and coffee. It is bottled at 143 proof, 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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