Stagg Jr. Kentucky Straight Bourbon Batch 10 126.4 Proof

126.4 proof. Stagg Jr Batch 10 — the most approachable proof in the current Stagg Jr vertical at Wooden Cork. Still uncut. Still unfiltered. The Buffalo Trace barrel-strength program at its most accessible proof point.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Chocolate, caramel, and rye spice — the Stagg Jr character at 126.4 proof, slightly more accessible than the higher-proof batches.
• Palate: Rich and bold — full barrel-strength delivery with the natural mouthfeel and aromatic complexity that dilution would reduce.
• Finish: Long — cherry, clove, and warming rye spice.

Specs

• Distillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Proof: 126.4 (63.2% ABV)
• Bottling: Uncut, unfiltered
• Batch: 10
• Size: 750ml

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is 126.4 the lowest proof in the vertical? Yes — across the Stagg Jr batches in the current Wooden Cork vertical, Batch 10 at 126.4 proof is among the most approachable. It is still barrel strength and uncut — the lower proof simply reflects this batch’s specific barrel selection reaching a lower natural concentration.
• Does lower proof mean lower quality? Not at all. Proof in uncut bourbon is a natural characteristic of specific barrels, not a quality indicator. Some of the most celebrated BTAC releases have been at lower proof points. Batch 10 represents the Stagg Jr program at a different point on the proof spectrum.