{"product_id":"stagg-jr-batch-6","title":"Stagg Jr Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 6","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mw-master-container{\n  --mw-accent: #D43F4D;   \/* ruby cherry cordial metallic foil contrast *\/\n  --mw-glow:   #4A1521;   \/* deep bittersweet chocolate power tone *\/\n  --mw-bg:     #0F0A0B;   \/* dense roasted cacao lowlight ground *\/\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 6 is a Stagg Jr. bottled at 132.5 proof (66.25% ABV) — uncut and unfiltered — and one of the hottest releases in the line, second only to the original Batch 1 within the Jr. era. A Spring 2016 bottling, it pairs intense heat and spice with a distinctive chocolate-covered-cherry character, plus caramel, bittersweet chocolate, and tobacco. Jr.-era bottles show no batch number, so the 132.5 proof — unique to this batch — identifies it.\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\u003eOne of the hottest in the line — 132.5 proof, 66.25% ABV — bottled completely unfiltered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eA Spring 2016 release and the second-highest-proof Jr.-era batch ever allocated, outshone only by Batch 1.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eFrequently dubbed a \"flamethrower\" expression across trade registers for its intense heat paired over a rich, sweet body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eDisplays signature heavy notes of chocolate-covered cherry cordial, thick blackberry jam, rich caramel, and aged pipe tobacco.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eIdentified strictly by its historic 132.5 proof signature, as bottles filled during this legacy production run carried no printed batch indicators. Distilled from low-rye Mash Bill #1 in Frankfort (DSP-KY-113).\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 Powerful waves of warm caramel fudge and rich cocoa butter lead the entry, balanced by maraschino cherry reductions, toasted brown sugar, and a twist of fresh citrus peel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Big, coating, and viscous; decadent chocolate-covered cherry cordial and blackberry preserves overlay seasoned white oak, dark bittersweet chocolate, and a massive surge of peppery barrel heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tremendously elongated and warming, retaining rich dark chocolate cherries, candied citrus oils, heavy pipe tobacco, and deeply charred oak vanillins.\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 6 commands an esteemed legendary reputation as the ultimate high-velocity powerhouse allocation within the legacy unblended series. Demanding serious focus due to its high proof threshold, it elegantly matches high ethanol weight against a heavy, dessert-like cacao complexity. It hands the generational baton directly over to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-7\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe potent Batch 7 allocation\u003c\/a\u003e. Review alternative structural proof baselines directly inside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stagg\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eother Stagg releases here\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\u003e132.5 proof · 66.25% ABV (barrel proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch Tracking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 6 (Legacy Jr.-era — identified historically via unique 132.5 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; straight rules apply, matured ~8–9 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 6 — Spring 2016 Allocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistinction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecond-highest-proof Jr.-era batch; celebrated for its massive cherry-fudge profile complexity\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 6 is exceptionally prized for serious vertical cellars due to its high-velocity standing near the absolute peak of the brand's historic proof ceiling. Because these early expressions do not explicitly indicate batch series codes on the face paper, physical validation relies entirely on verifying the crisp 132.5 proof register directly against the lower glass laser-etched stamps. Protect condition by cellaring vertically away from light pools.\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 6 was pulled undiluted from select white oak barrels that achieved maximum extraction levels across high-floor warehouse tracks. Because it skips chill-filtration mechanics entirely, the bottling locks in the complete matrix of heavy corn oils, organic wood sugars, and fine barrel char compounds responsible for its unctuous, syrupy weight.\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\"\u003eour bottle authentication\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003esafe storage and shipping\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ewhat a listing requires\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 6?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eBatch 6 reaches 132.5 proof (66.25% ABV) straight off the barrel — uncut, unfiltered. Among the Jr.-era batches the proof identifies the release, and 132.5 is Batch 6 alone. The figure wasn't chosen; it is what the barrels delivered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:18px;\"\u003eIs Stagg Jr Batch 6 one of the highest-proof releases?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eYes — at 132.5 proof, Batch 6 is among the hottest Stagg Jr. batches, second only to the original Batch 1 (134.4) within the Jr. era. Reviewers describe intense heat and spice alongside a chocolate-covered-cherry sweetness with caramel and tobacco. It is a Spring 2016 release, uncut and unfiltered, identified by that 132.5 proof.\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-6#product\",\n      \"name\": \"Stagg Jr Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 6\",\n      \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/stagg-jr-batch-6.jpg\",\n      \"description\": \"Stagg Jr Batch 6 is a barrel-proof Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 66.25% ABV (132.5 proof); a Spring 2016 release and one of the hottest, with a chocolate-covered-cherry character.\",\n      \"sku\": \"088004018580-6\",\n      \"mpn\": \"088004018580-6\",\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-6#offer\",\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-6\",\n        \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n        \"price\": \"749.95\",\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-6#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 6\" }\n      ]\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/stagg-jr-batch-6#faq\",\n      \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"What proof is Stagg Jr Batch 6?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Batch 6 reaches 132.5 proof (66.25% ABV) straight off the barrel - uncut, unfiltered. 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