George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2025 Antique Collection)

Name: George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2025 Antique Collection)
Brand: Buffalo Trace
SKU: 088004027841-25
Price: 1199.95 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 yr 4 mo (aged more than) | Region: Frankfort, Kentucky | Proof: 142.8

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George T. Stagg is Buffalo Trace's uncut, unfiltered barrel-proof bourbon. The 2025 release is one of the strongest ever, aged over 15 years and 4 months and bottled at a hazmat 142.8 proof.

The Elemental Distinction

2025 proof: 142.8 (71.4% ABV), uncut and unfiltered - 'hazmat' strength
Aged more than 15 years and 4 months
One of the strongest Stagg releases to date (4th-highest in brand history)
Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1, the low-rye recipe shared with Eagle Rare
Part of the 25th-anniversary, six-bottle 2025 Antique Collection

Sensory Profile

Nose: Deep oak with a touch of vanilla.

Palate: Bold vanilla layered with dark tobacco and ripe cherry.

Finish: Long and earthy, with tobacco, vanilla, and enduring oak.

Strategic Position

Stagg is the collection's proof powerhouse, and the 2025 lands at 142.8 proof - among the strongest the brand has released, in full hazmat territory. Aged over 15 years, it headlines the 25th-anniversary Antique Collection lineup, alongside the year's debut, the new E.H. Taylor Bottled-in-Bond.

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 (aged more than)
Proof / ABV	142.8 proof / 71.4% ABV
Bottling	Uncut, unfiltered (barrel proof)
Release	2025 Antique Collection (25th anniversary)
Format	750 ml [confirm SKU]
Regulatory	DSP-KY-113
Country	United States (Kentucky)

Collector Note

The 2025 George T. Stagg carries the gunmetal closure and a barrel-proof, no-age-statement panel; the back label and accompanying letter record barrels aged more than 15 years and 4 months. At 142.8 proof it is one of the strongest Staggs ever bottled. By comparison, the 136.1-proof 2024 Stagg was a notch gentler the year before.

Recommended Serving

At 142.8 proof water is all but required - a splash opens the vanilla and cherry beneath the oak. Neat in a Glencairn it is intense and earthy; a large cube suits a long, slow pour. This is a hazmat bourbon - handle with respect.

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 barrel strength. The 2025 release was drawn from barrels aged more than 15 years and 4 months and reached 142.8 proof, one of the strongest in the brand's history. Stagg's proof and age vary year to year with the barrels selected.

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

How strong is the 2025 George T. Stagg?

The 2025 George T. Stagg is bottled uncut and unfiltered at 142.8 proof (71.4% ABV) - one of the strongest releases in the brand's history, firmly in 'hazmat' territory (above 140 proof). It was aged more than 15 years and 4 months, from Buffalo Trace's low-rye Mash Bill #1.

What does 'hazmat' mean for the 2025 George T. Stagg?

A whiskey above 140 proof is informally called 'hazmat' because it exceeds the alcohol limit for carry-on air travel. At 142.8 proof the 2025 Stagg qualifies - a notch up from many recent years. It is bottled straight from the barrel with no dilution or chill filtration.

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.

Insured Shipping: We strongly recommend electing Shipping Protection at checkout. Midnight Whiskey is not liable for loss or damage once in the carrier's possession unless insurance is purchased.

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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