George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2022 Antique Collection)
George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2022 Antique Collection)
George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2022 Antique Collection)
George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2022 Antique Collection)
George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2022 Antique Collection)
George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2022 Antique Collection)
George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2022 Antique Collection)
George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2022 Antique Collection)
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Age: 15 Years, 5 Months (2022 Release) | Region: Frankfort, Kentucky | Proof: 138.7
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George T. Stagg is Buffalo Trace's uncut, unfiltered barrel-proof bourbon power-center. Following an unprecedented brand holdback in 2021, the expression made a triumphant return for the 2022 collection at a massive 138.7 proof, distilled in the spring of 2007 and matured for 15 years and 5 months.

The Technical Distinction
  • The Historic Return: Officially re-entered allocation cycles in 2022 after the distillery famously withheld the entire 2021 batch due to strict quality parameters.
  • High-Velocity Character: Registered at 138.7 proof (69.35% ABV), representing the single highest barrel strength point achieved by the line since 2016.
  • Decadal Base Maturation: Forged from a premium spring 2007 distillation lot, aging for 15 years and 5 months inside Warehouse K.
  • Low-Rye Architecture: Built entirely on the legendary Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 core recipe, entering the wood at a traditional 125 proof baseline.
Sensory Profile

Nose: An intense, welcoming bouquet of rich toasted pecans and glossy dark chocolate sauce balances beautifully against heavy oak extractives.

Palate: Unbelievably thick and coating; explosive bursts of warm baking spice, vanilla cream, and sweet cherry pie filling develop over dark molasses layers.

Finish: Tremendously extended and robust, tapering into a structural finale of black espresso coffee and deep, earthy oak chars.

Strategic Position

Stagg serves as the unblended, barrel-proof flagship of the distillery's low-rye whiskey platform. Pushing to 138.7 proof, this 2022 edition delivers a harder-hitting flavor concentration than the slightly gentler 2023 George T. Stagg bottling, anchoring the premium collection segment perfectly within Midnight Whiskey's bourbon and rye lineup.

Technical Specifications
Distillery Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky
Category Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Mash Bill Matrix Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye Core Platform Matrix)
Age Statement No Age Statement; aged a minimum of 15 years, 4 months (2022 Vintage Release)
Proof / ABV 138.7 Proof / 69.35% ABV
Bottling Line Completely Uncut and Unfiltered (Barrel Proof Run)
Warehouse Sourcing Warehouse K Exclusive Mappings
Competition Awards 1st Place, Best American Whiskey · 2023 International Whisky Competition
Release Context 2022 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (Post-Holdback Return)
Bottle Size 750 ml
Regulatory Stamp DSP-KY-113
Origin Terroir United States · Kentucky
Collector Note

Because the Sazerac Company completely skipped the 2021 allocation sequence, the 2022 return bottle carries massive secondary market provenance as a historic collection milestone. It comes adorned with the line's traditional gunmetal closure head casing and clean, uncut face labeling cards. Connoisseurs building out full vertical sets traditionally showcase this 138.7 proof landmark directly beside the wheated Weller from the same release.

Recommended Serving

To fully experience the complex wood structures built over fifteen years without being overwhelmed by its 138.7 proof velocity, introduce drops of pure limestone water gradually into a Glencairn glass. This allows the hidden cherry pie, pecan, and chocolate notes to unpack beautifully. A large, slow-melting cube is excellent for extended sippings.

Production Methodology

This expression is forged entirely from the distillery's iconic low-rye corn mash platform, distilled inside copper column setups at DSP-KY-113 in Frankfort, Kentucky. The specific barrels chosen for the historic 2022 vatting run were cellared for over fifteen years across the property's ancestral brick warehouse networks, resting specifically within the center floors of Warehouse K. Bypassing modern chill-filtration cycles entirely ensures all natural wood vanillins and heavy corn oils remain fully locked inside the final solution framework.

Vault Integrity & Sourcing Standards

Every bottle handled by Midnight Whiskey 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 our editorial and authentication standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did George T. Stagg return in 2022?

Buffalo Trace held George T. Stagg back from the 2021 Antique Collection because the barrels earmarked for it did not meet the brand's standard. In 2022 the distillery reported that the spring 2007 barrels showed the classic Stagg character, and the expression returned at 138.7 proof, its highest since 2016. It was aged 15 years and 5 months in Warehouse K.

What proof is the 2022 George T. Stagg?

The 2022 George T. Stagg is bottled uncut and unfiltered at 138.7 proof (69.35% ABV). It entered the barrel at 125 proof and reached full strength over 15 years and 5 months of aging. No water is added and the bourbon is not chill filtered.
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Processing Time: Most orders process within 1–8 business days. You will receive a tracking number via email as soon as your bottle ships.

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Restrictions: We ship only within the permitted U.S. states and cannot deliver to P.O. Boxes or U.S. Territories.

All Sales Final: Due to alcohol regulations, we cannot accept returns for change of mind.
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