{"product_id":"stagg-jr-batch-10","title":"Stagg Jr Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 10","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mw-master-container{\n  --mw-accent: #925D5B;   \/* power color — dusty-rose liquid highlight *\/\n  --mw-glow:   #733933;   \/* deeper liquid red                        *\/\n  --mw-bg:     #060606;   \/* deep lowlight — black label panel         *\/\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; }\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\u003eBatch 10 is a Stagg Jr. bottled at 126.4 proof (63.2% ABV) — uncut and unfiltered — and, at the time, the lowest-proof release in the line. A Spring 2018 bottling, it was a step down from the brand's usual 130-plus strength: lighter and more drinkable, and notably fruit-forward — red fruit, berries, plums, and strawberry over vanilla and a sweet-cornbread note. Jr.-era bottles carry no batch number, so a bottle is known by its 126.4 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental 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\u003eThe lowest-proof release of its day — 126.4 proof, 63.2% ABV — bottled unfiltered and uncut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eA Spring 2018 release window, introducing a gentler velocity step down from the line's typical 130-plus intensity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eHighly approachable and drinkable, showing an elegant, fruit-forward nuance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eBrimming with red summer fruit, field berries, sweet plums, and strawberry preserves over rich vanilla and sweet corn cake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eThe 126.4 proof mark serves as the definitive identifier on the glass, as labels during the Jr. production era skipped batch indices. Produced at Sazerac's Frankfort distillery (DSP-KY-113) on Mash Bill #1 with an estimated 8-to-9-year wood aging.\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 Bright red fruit and orchard berries — wild strawberry, sugar plum, and dark cherry — lead the entry, balanced by heavy vanilla bean, sweet cornbread, and a faint hint of artificial grape soda following aeration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e High fruit density opens with an initial burst of barrel heat; transitions into sweet strawberry fruit leather and macerated cherries layered with clear caramel, wild honey, and a touch of savory barbecue spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, coating, and remarkably clean; wild red fruit and concentrated strawberry parameters carry through alongside an orange zest tang, mild oak char, and a soft, nutty close.\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;\"\u003eBatch 10 commands an atypical profile position in the historic collection layout. Arriving as the lowest-strength unblended entry of its generation, it traded aggressive ethanol proof weights for a lighter, remarkably bright berry-forward complexity. It serves as a fascinating historical milestone directly preceding \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-11\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe balanced, winter-first Batch 11\u003c\/a\u003e. Map alternative releases inside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stagg\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour broader bourbon lineup portfolio hub\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\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery (DSP-KY-113), Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e126.4 proof · 63.2% ABV (barrel proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch Tracking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 10 (Legacy Jr.-era — identified historically via unique 126.4 proof stamp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace low-rye Mash Bill #1 — exact grain % not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (non-age-stated; blended from select barrels aged 8 to 9 years)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompletely Unfiltered · Chill-skipped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Allocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 10 — Spring 2018 Allocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistinction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLowest-proof allocation of its era; highly sought-after fruit-forward profile variance\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\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!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eBatch 10 retains a dedicated niche collector following due to its lower proof entry threshold, representing a beautifully executed departure from the brash character of surrounding years. Because these vintage bottles feature no batch numbering text on the face paper, authentication requires validating the crisp 126.4 proof stamp lines alongside the lower glass laser-etched stamps. Store upright in a temperature-stable vault layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eForged on Buffalo Trace's low-rye corn mash platform, Batch 10 balances heavy corn sugars against long-matured wood tannins. Because the liquid was filled completely straight from the white oak barrels without dilution or chill-filtration mechanics, it locks in the full baseline of structural barrel oils, caramelized wood sugars, and fine char sediment responsible for its dense, coating mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey sells only bottles sourced through authorized U.S. distribution; each is checked for fill level, seal, and label integrity before it ships. Orders are packed in protective single-bottle cartons and released to adults only — delivery requires an adult 21-or-over signature. For more on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe way we check a bottle\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ekeeping and sending each order\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe standards we list against\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:0;\"\u003eWhat proof is Stagg Jr Batch 10?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eBatch 10 lands at 126.4 proof — 63.2% ABV — bottled uncut and without filtering. Since Jr.-era labels skip the batch number, the proof stands in for it, and 126.4 belongs to this release alone. The figure wasn't dialed to anything round; it is what the barrels came out at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:18px;\"\u003eWhy is Stagg Jr Batch 10 considered lighter than most?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eAt 126.4 proof, Batch 10 was the lowest-proof Stagg Jr. release at the time — a step down from the 130-plus strength the line is usually known for. Reviewers described it as one of the lighter, more drinkable batches, leaning bright and fruit-forward rather than heavy. It is a Spring 2018 release, identified by that 126.4 proof, which no other batch carries.\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:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-10#product\",\n      \"name\": \"Stagg Jr Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 10\",\n      \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/stagg-jr-batch-10.jpg\",\n      \"description\": \"Stagg Jr Batch 10 is a barrel-proof Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 63.2% ABV (126.4 proof); a lighter, fruit-forward Spring 2018 release, the lowest-proof batch of its time.\",\n      \"sku\": \"088004018580-10\",\n      \"mpn\": \"088004018580-10\",\n      \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Buffalo Trace\" },\n      \"category\": \"Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\",\n      \"offers\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-10#offer\",\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-10\",\n        \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n        \"price\": \"439.95\",\n        \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n        \"itemCondition\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition\",\n        \"seller\": { \"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Midnight Whiskey\" }\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-10#breadcrumb\",\n      \"itemListElement\": [\n        { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 1, \"name\": \"Home\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\" },\n        { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 2, \"name\": \"Whiskey\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/stagg\" },\n        { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 3, \"name\": \"Stagg Jr Batch 10\" }\n      ]\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-10#faq\",\n      \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"What proof is Stagg Jr Batch 10?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Batch 10 lands at 126.4 proof - 63.2% ABV - bottled uncut and without filtering. 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