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Stagg is Buffalo Trace's uncut, unfiltered barrel-proof bourbon. The 2014 release was distilled in the spring of 1998, carries a 16-year age, and is bottled at 138.1 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\u003e2014 proof: 138.1 (69.05% ABV), uncut and unfiltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eDistilled spring 1998; a 16-year age statement\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eBarrels from Warehouses C, H, I, K, L, P, and Q\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eBuffalo Trace's official notes: dark chocolate, vanilla, coffee, and dates\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1, the low-rye recipe shared with Eagle Rare\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 Dark chocolate and vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coffee and dates over oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cinnamon and clove.\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 2014 lands at 138.1 proof, a return to form after the lower 2013 release. Distilled in 1998 and aged 16 years, it came in slightly larger supply that year. It headlines \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/buffalo-trace-antique-collection\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe Antique Collection lineup at Midnight Whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e, next to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/william-larue-weller-2014\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe record-proof Weller that year\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\u003e16 yr (distilled spring 1998)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e138.1 proof \/ 69.05% 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\u003eWarehouses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC, H, I, K, L, P, Q\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2014 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 2014 George T. Stagg carries the gunmetal closure and a barrel-proof, no-age-statement panel; the back label records a spring 1998 distillation, a 16-year age, and Warehouses C, H, I, K, L, P, and Q. Buffalo Trace had increased Stagg distillation in 1997, so a few more bottles reached shelves than usual. The next year's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/george-t-stagg-2015\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 15-year 2015 Stagg\u003c\/a\u003e landed at almost the identical proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- RECOMMENDED SERVING --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAt 138.1 proof a measured splash of water opens the dark chocolate and coffee. Neat in a Glencairn shows the vanilla and dates; the spice builds on the finish. A large cube suits a long, slow pour.\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 2014 release was distilled in the spring of 1998 and aged 16 years, drawn from Warehouses C, H, I, K, L, P, and Q. Buffalo Trace describes it as tasting of dark chocolate, vanilla, coffee, and dates.\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\"\u003eWhen was the 2014 George T. Stagg distilled?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe 2014 George T. Stagg was distilled in the spring of 1998 and bottled uncut and unfiltered at 138.1 proof (69.05% ABV), carrying a 16-year age. Its barrels came from Warehouses C, H, I, K, L, P, and Q. 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