{"product_id":"george-t-stagg-2024","title":"George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2024 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 barrel-proof bourbon power-center, bottled completely uncut and unfiltered. The 2024 release reaches an impressive 136.1 proof and was matured inside select oak casks for 15 years and 2 months.\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\u003eUncut \u0026amp; Unfiltered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Packaged at its authentic barrel strength of 136.1 proof (68.05% ABV) with zero water dilution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecadal Wood Integrity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matured systematically for 15 years and 2 months inside the distillery's historic heartland warehouses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Rye Mashbill Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built entirely on Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1, sharing its exact recipe footprint with Eagle Rare 17.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Collection Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e Issued as an annual fall allocation, representing the high-proof standard of the unblended library.\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 Dark caramelized brown sugar and rich white oak tannins are immediately complexed by an intense alcohol lift, roasted espresso bean, and deep vanillins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Substantial and oily mouthfeel; a direct wave of heavy rye spice, split cinnamon bark, and deep wood char softens toward concentrated dark berries and rich honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warming, and elegantly drying, showing a prominent, persistent wood baseline and refined tobacco leaf nodes.\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 commands the high-velocity, cask-strength position of the annual portfolio, serving as the high-proof counterweight to the soft-grain structure of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/william-larue-weller-2024\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethis collection's wheated bourbon\u003c\/a\u003e. Pairing long-term aging parameters with raw barrel presence, it marks an absolute cornerstone within \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe wider Midnight Whiskey range\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\u003e15 Years, 2 Months (2024 Vintage Release)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e136.1 Proof \/ 68.05% 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)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Context\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2024 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 2024 allocation arrives under the line's iconic gunmetal closure head casing, featuring specialized face panels displaying its uncut configuration with no standard age statement. Because vintage metrics vary annually by evaporation trends, the unique 136.1 index cleanly isolates this specific vintage asset. Purists constructing full historical sets frequently shelf it directly alongside \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2024\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eEagle Rare's 17-year bottling\u003c\/a\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 a Glencairn glassware layout showcases its unbridled cask intensity flawlessly, the 136.1 proof structure benefits immensely from slow aeration. Introducing drops of pure water rounded out by a single large cube allows the dark berries and heavy caramels to unpack beautifully while softening the initial ethanol curve.\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 mash platform—the exact grain build shared with legendary companion series like Eagle Rare, separated fundamentally by barrel proof parameters and warehouse placement variables—distilled at DSP-KY-113 in \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e, and matured inside the wood-and-brick walls of warehouses G, K, and L. Bypassing modern chill-filtration cycles entirely ensures all natural wood vanillins and heavy corn oils remain fully locked inside the 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\u003eWhat is the proof of 2024 George T. Stagg?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin-top:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is George T. Stagg so sought after?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eStagg 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.\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-2024#product\",\n      \"name\": \"George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2024 Antique Collection)\",\n      \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/george-t-stagg-2024.jpg\",\n      \"description\": \"George T. 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