127.6 proof. Uncut. Unfiltered. Stagg Batch 24A — the first 2024 batch release of Buffalo Trace's annual cask-strength bourbon, named for George T. Stagg.

Stagg (formerly Stagg Jr until 2022) is Buffalo Trace's annual batch cask-strength expression — the same uncut, unfiltered barrel-strength philosophy as the BTAC George T. Stagg, in broader batches at greater accessibility. Each batch is a unique barrel selection at its natural proof; Batch 24A opened the 2024 cycle at 127.6 proof, and was reviewed as a rich, fruit-forward, full-bodied release.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Lush ripe cherry and raspberry lead, with cigar box and old leather for contrast, a touch of barrel-char smoke, cocoa, and an underlying dark-grape richness.
• Palate: Concentrated and full, with plum and dark fruit, charred and tannic oak, and peppery spice playing against burnt caramel.
• Finish: Dense and lingering, with a rich, velvety trace and a warming proof-driven close.

Specs

• Distillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Uncut, Unfiltered
• Proof: 127.6 (63.8% ABV)
• Batch: 24A (2024)
• Size: 750ml

Browse all George T. Stagg and Stagg batches at Wooden Cork.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Where does Batch 24A sit in the 2024 releases? Batch 24A at 127.6 proof was the first of the 2024 Stagg batches, followed by 24B (127.8), 24C (128.9), and 24D (127.4). Each is a distinct barrel selection at its natural proof.
• What does Batch 24A taste like? Reviewers noted a rich, fruit-forward profile — ripe cherry and raspberry with cigar box, leather, and cocoa on the nose, plum and charred oak on a concentrated palate, and a dense, velvety finish.