George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2020 Antique Collection)
George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2020 Antique Collection)
George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2020 Antique Collection)
George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2020 Antique Collection)
George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2020 Antique Collection)
George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2020 Antique Collection)
George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2020 Antique Collection)
George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2020 Antique Collection)
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Age: 15 Years, 4 Months (2020 Release) | Region: Frankfort, Kentucky | Proof: 130.4
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George T. Stagg is Buffalo Trace's uncut, unfiltered barrel-proof bourbon. The 2020 release was distilled in the spring of 2005 and bottled at 130.4 proof, aged 15 years and 4 months.

The Elemental Distinction

  • 2020 proof: 130.4 (65.2% ABV), uncut and unfiltered
  • A sharp return to barrel strength after the 2019 release's 116.9 proof
  • Distilled spring 2005; aged 15 years and 4 months in Warehouses L, K, and Q
  • Batch evaporation loss of 59% over aging
  • Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1, the low-rye recipe shared with Eagle Rare

Sensory Profile

Nose: Cinnamon, caramel, and cherries.

Palate: Creamy vanilla with lightly smoked oak.

Finish: Black coffee, dark cherries, and herbs.

Strategic Position

Stagg pairs long age with full barrel proof, and the 2020 came in at 130.4 proof, a sharp jump from the 2019 release's 116.9. It is one of two bourbons in the 2020 set bottled above 130 proof, the other being the 134.5-proof Weller that year. It headlines our Buffalo Trace bourbon and rye shelf.

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 4 mo (distilled spring 2005; NAS)
Proof / ABV 130.4 proof / 65.2% ABV
Bottling Uncut, unfiltered (barrel proof)
Warehouses L, K, Q
Evaporation loss 59% (batch)
Release 2020 Antique Collection (annual)
Format 750 ml
Regulatory DSP-KY-113
Country United States (Kentucky)

Collector Note

The 2020 George T. Stagg carries the gunmetal closure and a barrel-proof, no-age-statement panel; the back label notes a spring 2005 distillation across Warehouses L, K, and Q. The next Stagg to follow was the 2022 Stagg, the next one released, since Buffalo Trace held the expression back in 2021. The 2020's 59% evaporation loss reflects its long Kentucky summers.

Recommended Serving

At 130.4 proof, add water to open the cinnamon, caramel, and cherry notes; reviewers note it rewards patience. A large cube suits a long sit. Neat, the lightly smoked oak and black-coffee finish come through at full force.

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 full barrel strength. The 2020 release was distilled in the spring of 2005 and aged 15 years and 4 months across Warehouses L, K, and Q, losing 59% of its volume to evaporation before reaching 130.4 proof. That strength marked a sharp return to form after the lower-proof 2019 release.

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 does the 2020 George T. Stagg compare to the 2019 release on proof?

The 2020 George T. Stagg is bottled at 130.4 proof (65.2% ABV), a sharp step up from the 2019 release's 116.9 proof. It was distilled in the spring of 2005 and aged 15 years and 4 months in Warehouses L, K, and Q. As a barrel-strength bourbon, the proof reflects how the barrels matured.

What recipe is George T. Stagg made from?

George T. Stagg uses Buffalo Trace's low-rye Mash Bill #1, the same bourbon recipe as Eagle Rare 17. The 2020 release is bottled uncut and unfiltered, with official notes of cinnamon, caramel, and cherries on the nose and a finish of black coffee, dark cherries, and herbs. The batch lost 59% of its volume to evaporation over aging.
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