Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 25D 129.2 Proof
129.2 proof. Uncut. Unfiltered. Stagg Batch 25D — a 2025 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, known for small-batch releases that vary in proof and character. Batch 25D is bottled at 129.2 proof, uncut and unfiltered, delivering an intense, full-bodied sip that rewards slow tasting.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Caramelized sugar, oak char, and a warm, spicy lift.
- Palate: Rich toffee, dark spice, and concentrated bourbon sweetness with serious heat.
- Finish: Long oak, lingering peppery spice, and a warming barrel-proof glow.
Specs
- Distillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky
- Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Uncut, Unfiltered
- Proof: 129.2 (64.6% ABV)
- Batch: 25D (2025)
- Size: 750ml
How to enjoy: best neat in a Glencairn; add a few drops of water to open the aroma and tame the proof. Browse all George T. Stagg and Stagg batches at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How strong is Batch 25D? At 129.2 proof (64.6% ABV) it drinks hot and intense, best suited to experienced bourbon drinkers.
- Should I add water or ice? A few drops of water reveal more aroma; ice softens the heat but may mute some flavor.
129.2 proof. Uncut. Unfiltered. Stagg Batch 25D — a 2025 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, known for small-batch releases that vary in proof and character. Batch 25D is bottled at 129.2 proof, uncut and unfiltered, delivering an intense, full-bodied sip that rewards slow tasting.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Caramelized sugar, oak char, and a warm, spicy lift.
- Palate: Rich toffee, dark spice, and concentrated bourbon sweetness with serious heat.
- Finish: Long oak, lingering peppery spice, and a warming barrel-proof glow.
Specs
- Distillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky
- Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Uncut, Unfiltered
- Proof: 129.2 (64.6% ABV)
- Batch: 25D (2025)
- Size: 750ml
How to enjoy: best neat in a Glencairn; add a few drops of water to open the aroma and tame the proof. Browse all George T. Stagg and Stagg batches at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How strong is Batch 25D? At 129.2 proof (64.6% ABV) it drinks hot and intense, best suited to experienced bourbon drinkers.
- Should I add water or ice? A few drops of water reveal more aroma; ice softens the heat but may mute some flavor.
Description
129.2 proof. Uncut. Unfiltered. Stagg Batch 25D — a 2025 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, known for small-batch releases that vary in proof and character. Batch 25D is bottled at 129.2 proof, uncut and unfiltered, delivering an intense, full-bodied sip that rewards slow tasting.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Caramelized sugar, oak char, and a warm, spicy lift.
- Palate: Rich toffee, dark spice, and concentrated bourbon sweetness with serious heat.
- Finish: Long oak, lingering peppery spice, and a warming barrel-proof glow.
Specs
- Distillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky
- Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Uncut, Unfiltered
- Proof: 129.2 (64.6% ABV)
- Batch: 25D (2025)
- Size: 750ml
How to enjoy: best neat in a Glencairn; add a few drops of water to open the aroma and tame the proof. Browse all George T. Stagg and Stagg batches at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How strong is Batch 25D? At 129.2 proof (64.6% ABV) it drinks hot and intense, best suited to experienced bourbon drinkers.
- Should I add water or ice? A few drops of water reveal more aroma; ice softens the heat but may mute some flavor.
