Stagg Jr Kentucky Straight Bourbon Batch 17 128.7 proof

128.7 proof. Uncut. Unfiltered. Stagg Jr Batch 17 — a Winter 2021 release of Buffalo Trace’s annual cask-strength bourbon, named for George T. Stagg.

Each Stagg Jr batch is a unique barrel selection at its natural proof. Batch 17 at 128.7 proof is a release from the original Stagg Jr era (renamed simply “Stagg” in 2022), bottled uncut and unfiltered at Buffalo Trace in Frankfort, Kentucky.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich, sweet chocolate and brown sugar with bold rye spice.
• Palate: Sweet chocolate and brown sugar balanced against bold rye spiciness, full-bodied at cask strength.
• Finish: Long — cherries, cloves, and smokiness.

Specs

• Distillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Uncut, Unfiltered
• Proof: 128.7 (64.35% ABV)
• Batch: 17 (Winter 2021)
• Size: 750ml

Frequently Asked Questions

• What proof is Batch 17? 128.7 proof (64.35% ABV), uncut and unfiltered.
• Is this from the Stagg Jr or Stagg era? Batch 17 is a 2021 release from the original Stagg Jr era. Buffalo Trace dropped the “Jr” designation in 2022.