{"product_id":"george-t-stagg-2020","title":"George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2020 Antique Collection)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mw-master-container{\n  --mw-accent: #d8bfab;   \/* metallic foil label accent *\/\n  --mw-glow:   #3c3936;   \/* power color barrel char *\/\n  --mw-bg:     #302a27;   \/* deep lowlight dark amber *\/\n  --mw-text:#e0e0e0; --mw-muted:#b8b8b8; --mw-hair:#222;\n  font-family: inherit; background:var(--mw-bg); color:var(--mw-text);\n  line-height:1.7; padding:24px; margin-bottom:60px;\n}\n.mw-master-container .mw-h3{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase;\n  font-size:0.9rem; letter-spacing:2px; margin-top:40px; display:block;\n  border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow); padding-bottom:8px; margin-bottom:20px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-decoration:none; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent:hover{ color:#fff; text-decoration:underline; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-info-box{ background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--mw-bg) 0%, var(--mw-glow) 100%);\n  padding:25px; margin:25px 0; border-radius:0 4px 4px 0; border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n  border-left:4px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container .mw-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:30px; margin:30px 0; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding:25px;\n  border:1px solid var(--mw-glow); border-radius:4px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:15px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td{ padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n  color:#ccc; font-size:0.95rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td:first-child{ font-weight:bold; width:38%; color:var(--mw-accent);\n  text-transform:uppercase; font-size:0.75rem; letter-spacing:1px; }\n.mw-master-container details{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n  border-radius:4px; margin-bottom:15px; }\n.mw-master-container summary{ padding:18px; color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; cursor:pointer;\n  outline:none; list-style:none; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;\n  text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.85rem; }\n.mw-master-container summary::after{ content:'+'; font-size:1.2rem; color:var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container details[open]{ border:1px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container details[open] summary::after{ content:'-'; }\n.mw-master-container .details-content{ padding:0 20px 20px 20px; font-size:0.95rem; }\n@media (max-width:768px){ .mw-master-container .mw-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- TL;DR (speakable, GEO) --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeorge T. Stagg\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace\u003c\/strong\u003e's uncut, unfiltered barrel-proof bourbon powerhouse. The 2020 release was distilled in the spring of 2005, aged for 15 years and 4 months, and bottled directly at a commanding 130.4 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Technical Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask Strength Purity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottled completely uncut and unfiltered at an impressive 130.4 proof (65.2% ABV), bypassing post-barrel hydration entirely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReturn to Strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marked a sharp return to traditional high-proof form following the unusually low 116.9 proof registration of the preceding 2019 batch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecadal Barrel Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged for a documented 15 years and 4 months inside the middle decks of Warehouses L, K, and Q.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcentrated Character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concluded its long maturation cycle with a total batch evaporation loss of 59% of its original liquid volume to the environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Rye Blueprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forged entirely from the iconic \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e Mash Bill #1 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      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e An intense bouquet of warm ground cinnamon, sweet cream caramel, and dark orchard cherries expands over rich char and oak undertones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luxuriously thick and oil-driven; deep layers of creamy vanilla bean and rich molasses interact seamlessly with lightly smoked oak profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Substantially extended and drying; heavy waves of black espresso coffee, dark cherry syrup, and fresh garden herbs linger across the close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStagg\u003c\/strong\u003e represents the definitive high-proof masterwork of the low-rye mash platform, pairing long-term barrel age with raw, unmanipulated cask power. Scurrying past the 130 proof floor, this 2020 edition provides a more concentrated experience than the subsequent 2022 return vintage, standing as a perfect lateral balance to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/william-larue-weller-2020\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 134.5-proof Weller that year\u003c\/a\u003e. It headlines \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour Buffalo Trace bourbon and rye shelf\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye Core Platform Matrix)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo Age Statement; aged a minimum of 15 years, 4 months (2020 Vintage Release)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e130.4 Proof \/ 65.2% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottling Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompletely Uncut and Unfiltered (Barrel Proof Run)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarehouse Sourcing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarehouses L, K, and Q Asset Mappings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvaporation Metrics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59% Total Batch Volume Evaporation Loss\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Context\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2020 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (Annual Fall Allocation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegulatory Stamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDSP-KY-113\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin Terroir\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  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe 2020 allocation arrives dressed in the portfolio's iconic gunmetal closure head foil, featuring specialized face panels displaying its cask-strength layout with no standard numerical age statement on the front glass. Because the distillery famously skipped the subsequent generation sequence entirely, this 2020 vintage functions as an essential, immediate precursor to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/george-t-stagg-2022\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 2022 Stagg, the next one released\u003c\/a\u003e. It serves as a cornerstone addition to premium vaults curated by \u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- RECOMMENDED SERVING --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eWhile tasting neat inside fine crystal glassware showcases its unbridled cask intensity flawlessly, this 130.4 proof structure rewards patience and slow aeration. Introducing a few drops of pure limestone water cleanly opens up additional strings of cinnamon, caramel, and cherry notes while softening the alcohol heat curve. A single large, slow-melting cube is excellent for extended sippings.\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\u003eThis expression is forged entirely from the distillery's iconic low-rye corn mash platform, distilled inside copper column setups at DSP-KY-113 in \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e. The specific barrels chosen for the 2020 allocation run were cellared for over fifteen years across the property's ancestral brick warehouse networks, resting specifically within the center environments of Warehouses L, K, and Q. Bypassing modern chill-filtration cycles entirely ensures all natural wood vanillins and heavy corn oils remain fully locked inside the final solution framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eVault Integrity \u0026amp; Sourcing Standards\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle handled by \u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is procured strictly through authorized, verified allocation channels and passes rigorous physical seal and label inspection points before being logged into inventory. Shipments are handled via specialized, glass-rated container packaging and absolute age-verification checks; an adult signature (21+) is strictly mandatory upon delivery. Review our protocols via \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" 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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the 2020 George T. Stagg compare to the 2019 release on proof?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe 2020 \u003cstrong\u003eGeorge T. Stagg\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin-top:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat recipe is George T. Stagg made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeorge T. Stagg\u003c\/strong\u003e uses \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace\u003c\/strong\u003e'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 under the oversight of the \u003cstrong\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/george-t-stagg-2020#product\",\n      \"name\": \"George T. 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