George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2024 Antique Collection)

Name: George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2024 Antique Collection)
Brand: Buffalo Trace
SKU: 088004027841-24
Price: 849.95 USD
Availability: InStock

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✔ Authenticated by the house — seal, fill level, and label inspected before release
✔ Documented provenance on every bottle
✔ Climate-safe, collector-grade packaging

Age: 15 Years, 2 Months (2024 Release) | Region: Frankfort, Kentucky | Proof: 136.1

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George T. Stagg is Buffalo Trace's barrel-proof bourbon, bottled uncut and unfiltered. The 2024 release reaches 136.1 proof and was aged 15 years and 2 months.

The Elemental Distinction

Uncut and unfiltered, bottled at full barrel proof
2024 proof: 136.1 (68.05% ABV)
Aged 15 years and 2 months
Buffalo Trace low-rye bourbon mash (#1); shares the recipe with Eagle Rare 17
Kentucky straight bourbon, released as an annual fall bottling

Sensory Profile

Nose: Dark caramel and oak with the alcohol lift of a 136.1-proof bourbon.

Palate: Brown sugar, char, and dark fruit carried on substantial barrel-proof heat.

Finish: Long and drying, oak and warming spice.

Strategic Position

Stagg holds the high-proof bourbon position in the collection at 136.1 proof, the uncut counterweight to this collection's wheated bourbon. Pairing barrel strength with a 15-year age and released once a year, it keeps annual demand well above supply, and it stands among the headline bottles in the wider Midnight Whiskey whiskey range.

Technical Specifications

Distillery	Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY
Category	Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Mash Bill	Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (low-rye bourbon)
Age	No age statement; aged 15 yr 2 mo (2024)
Proof / ABV	136.1 proof / 68.05% ABV
Bottling	Uncut, unfiltered (barrel proof)
Release	2024 Antique Collection (annual)
Format	750 ml
Regulatory	DSP-KY-113
Country	United States (Kentucky)

Collector Note

George T. Stagg arrives under the collection's gunmetal closure, the label marked “uncut/unfiltered” and “barrel proof” with no age statement. Stagg releases are tracked by year and proof; the 2024's 136.1 proof and 15-year-2-month age identify this bottling against other vintages. Collectors assembling the set frequently shelve it beside Eagle Rare's 17-year bottling.

Recommended Serving

Add water to taste: at 136.1 proof, a measured splash opens the dark fruit and brown sugar and softens the heat. Many drinkers approach Stagg in stages, adding water gradually; a large cube works for slow sipping.

Production Methodology

George T. Stagg is built on Buffalo Trace's Mash Bill #1, the same low-rye bourbon recipe as Eagle Rare, but is bottled uncut and unfiltered at full barrel strength. The 2024 release aged 15 years and 2 months and reached 136.1 proof. No water is added and the bourbon is not chill filtered, which preserves the concentrated, high-proof character the bottling is known for.

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 is the proof of 2024 George T. Stagg?

The 2024 George T. Stagg is bottled uncut and unfiltered at 136.1 proof (68.05% ABV). No water is added after barreling and the bourbon is not chill filtered, so it reaches the bottle at full barrel strength. This release was aged 15 years and 2 months.

Why is George T. Stagg so sought after?

Stagg is released once a year as part of Buffalo Trace's Antique Collection, in limited quantity, and it pairs an unusually high barrel proof with around 15 years of aging. It shares Buffalo Trace's low-rye bourbon mash bill with Eagle Rare but is bottled at full strength rather than 90 or 101 proof. Demand consistently outpaces the annual supply.

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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