{"product_id":"stagg-jr-batch-17","title":"Stagg Jr Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 17","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mw-master-container{\n  --mw-accent: #B1372A;   \/* metallic foil  *\/\n  --mw-glow:   #935535;   \/* power color    *\/\n  --mw-bg:     #030302;   \/* deep lowlight  *\/\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  \u003cdiv class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBatch 17 is the last \"Stagg Jr.\" — the final bottle to carry the \"Jr.\" before Buffalo Trace renamed the line \"Stagg\" at Batch 18. It is a Buffalo Trace Kentucky bourbon at 128.7 proof (64.35% ABV), uncut and unfiltered, and was well received — reviewers found it richer and older-tasting than earlier batches, and noted it drinks below its proof. These early bottles showed no batch number at all, only the proof, so 128.7 is how this one is known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\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\u003e128.7 proof and 64.35% ABV, taken at barrel strength with no filtering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eThe last \"Stagg Jr.\": the final bottle to wear the \"Jr.,\" before Batch 18 dropped it and the line became simply \"Stagg.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eWell received — reviewers placed it among the stronger late batches, richer and more \"older-tasting\" than the brash earlier ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCarried no printed batch number, as Jr.-era bottles were identified by proof — here, 128.7.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eBuffalo Trace distilled it in Frankfort, Kentucky (DSP-KY-113) on the low-rye Mash Bill #1 — grain split undisclosed; non-age-stated, the brand citing \"nearly a decade.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\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 Rich and dark — caramel, molasses, and dark maple over sweet oak, with fresh leather and a dark-fruit sweetness. Reviewers often called it older-smelling, closer to the brand's aged sibling than to the brash early batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chocolate and tobacco lead, with hazelnut, leather, and dark fruit — plum and raspberry jam more than bright cherry — over brown sugar and a velvety, oak-backed body. It carries 128.7 proof gently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming — oak, dark vanilla, cola, and clove, with the dark-fruit sweetness trailing off.\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 17 closes a chapter: it was the last \"Stagg Jr.,\" the final bottle before Buffalo Trace dropped the \"Jr.\" with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-batch-18\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe rebranded Batch 18\u003c\/a\u003e. It is also one of the better-regarded late batches — reviewers read it as richer and older-tasting than the early, brasher releases, and noted it drinks below its 128.7 proof. For collectors, that combination — the end of the Jr. name plus a well-liked pour — gives it a clear place. Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour bourbon catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e for the batches that followed the rename.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\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\u003e128.7 proof · 64.35% ABV (barrel proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 (Jr.-era — no number printed on the bottle; identified by proof)\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); brand cites \"nearly a decade\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnfiltered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 17 — late 2021 (Fall\/Winter 2021)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistinction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe last release labeled \"Stagg Jr.\" (before the \"Stagg\" rename)\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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.95rem; margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003eFor collectors, Batch 17 holds a specific place: it is the last \"Stagg Jr.,\" the final bottle to carry the \"Jr.\" before the rename. It was also one of the more admired late batches, which adds to its appeal as a closing bottle. Since Jr.-era releases bore no batch number, a bottle is confirmed by its 128.7 proof. Older \"Stagg Jr.\" batches lead up to it; Batch 18 begins the \"Stagg\" era. Treat it as the bookend it is: out of the light, at a steady cool temperature, with the seal unbroken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.95rem; margin-bottom:25px;\"\u003eThis one rewards a neat pour — reviewers found it drinks well below 128.7 proof, rich and mellow, so it needs little help. A few drops of water open the chocolate and dark-fruit notes if you want them; a cube works too. Keep it at room temperature to hold the richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBatch 17's recipe is Buffalo Trace's low-rye Mash Bill #1 — under 10% rye, with a 75\/10\/15 corn\/rye\/malt split sometimes cited but never confirmed by the distillery. Distilled in Frankfort, Kentucky, it is drawn from the barrel and bottled unfiltered at 128.7 proof, keeping the oils and texture intact. No age is stated; the brand cites \"nearly a decade,\" and reviewers read Batch 17 as tasting older than most.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\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\/authentication\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ehow every bottle is vetted\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour vault and delivery handling\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/editorial-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ewhat we require before listing\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 style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Stagg Jr Batch 17?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eBatch 17 sits at 128.7 proof — 64.35% ABV — barrel proof and unfiltered. Jr.-era bottles carried no batch number, so that proof is the way collectors pin down which release a bottle is. Many reviewers found it drinks well under its strength, coming across as rich and mellow rather than hot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Stagg Jr Batch 17 notable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eBatch 17 was the last release to carry the \"Jr.\" — the final \"Stagg Jr.\" before Buffalo Trace dropped the designation with Batch 18 and renamed the line simply \"Stagg.\" It is also widely regarded as one of the stronger late batches, with reviewers describing a richer, older-tasting character than the brash earlier releases — chocolate, tobacco, leather, and dark fruit. For many, it was a fitting send-off to the Jr. name.\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-17#product\",\n      \"name\": \"Stagg Jr Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 17\",\n      \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/stagg-jr-batch-17.jpg\",\n      \"description\": \"Stagg Jr Batch 17 is a barrel-proof Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 64.35% ABV (128.7 proof); the last release to carry the Jr. before the line was renamed Stagg.\",\n      \"sku\": \"088004018580-17\",\n      \"mpn\": \"088004018580-17\",\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-17#offer\",\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-17\",\n        \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n        \"price\": \"289.95\",\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-17#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\/whiskey\" },\n        { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 3, \"name\": \"Stagg Jr Batch 17\" }\n      ]\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-17#faq\",\n      \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"What proof is Stagg Jr Batch 17?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Batch 17 sits at 128.7 proof - 64.35% ABV - barrel proof and unfiltered. 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