George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2023 Antique Collection)
George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2023 Antique Collection)
George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2023 Antique Collection)
George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2023 Antique Collection)
George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2023 Antique Collection)
George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2023 Antique Collection)
George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2023 Antique Collection)
George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2023 Antique Collection)
George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2023 Antique Collection)
George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2023 Antique Collection)
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  • ✔ Climate-safe, collector-grade packaging
Age: 15 Years, 4 Months (2023 Release) | Region: Frankfort, Kentucky | Proof: 135.0
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George T. Stagg is Buffalo Trace's uncut, unfiltered barrel-proof bourbon. The 2023 release was distilled in the spring of 2008, aged 15 years and 4 months, and bottled at 135 proof.

The Elemental Distinction

  • Uncut and unfiltered, bottled at 135 proof (67.5% ABV) for 2023
  • Distilled spring 2008; aged 15 years and 4 months
  • Matured in Warehouses C, I, K, L, and M
  • Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1, the low-rye recipe shared with Eagle Rare
  • Official notes: cinnamon and cherry cola; leather, chocolate, vanilla

Sensory Profile

Nose: Cinnamon and cherry cola.

Palate: Leather, chocolate, and vanilla in balance.

Finish: Robust and earthy.

Strategic Position

Stagg is the most advanced pairing of age and proof Buffalo Trace bottles from its low-rye Mash Bill #1, and the 2023 lands that at 135 proof and just over 15 years. It runs a touch gentler than the 2024 George T. Stagg at 136.1 proof. It stands among the headline bourbons in Midnight Whiskey's bourbon and rye lineup.

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 2008; NAS)
Proof / ABV 135 proof / 67.5% ABV
Bottling Uncut, unfiltered (barrel proof)
Release 2023 Antique Collection (annual)
Format 750 ml
Regulatory DSP-KY-113
Country United States (Kentucky)

Collector Note

The 2023 Stagg carries the gunmetal closure and a barrel-proof, no-age-statement front panel, with the back label noting a spring 2008 distillation and Warehouses C, I, K, L, and M. Stagg vintages are tracked by year and proof; the 135-proof, 15-year-4-month 2023 is its own marker. Collectors of that year's set often shelve it beside the wheated Weller from the same release.

Recommended Serving

At 135 proof, add water gradually to open the cherry-cola and baking-spice notes and ease the heat. Many drinkers work through Stagg in stages; a large cube suits a long sit. Neat, it shows the leather and chocolate at full intensity.

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 2023 release was distilled in the spring of 2008, aged 15 years and 4 months in Warehouses C, I, K, L, and M, and reached 135 proof. No water is added and the bourbon is not chill filtered.

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

What proof and age is the 2023 George T. Stagg?

The 2023 George T. Stagg is bottled uncut and unfiltered at 135 proof (67.5% ABV) and was aged 15 years and 4 months. It was distilled in the spring of 2008 and matured in Warehouses C, I, K, L, and M. No water is added after barreling, so it reaches full barrel strength.

What is the mash bill behind George T. Stagg?

Stagg uses Buffalo Trace's Mash Bill #1, the distillery's low-rye bourbon recipe also behind Eagle Rare and the flagship Buffalo Trace brand. What sets Stagg apart is the pairing of long age with full barrel proof rather than a measured bottling strength. Buffalo Trace does not publish the exact grain percentages.
Shipping information

Adult Signature Required: Federal law requires an adult (21+) with a valid government ID to sign for all deliveries. Carriers cannot leave alcohol unattended.

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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