Stagg Jr Kentucky Straight Bourbon Batch 12 132.3 proof

132.3 proof. Uncut. Unfiltered. Stagg Jr Batch 12 — a Summer 2019 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 12 at 132.3 proof is among the higher-proof releases from the original Stagg Jr era (renamed simply “Stagg” in 2022), bottled uncut and unfiltered at Buffalo Trace in Frankfort, Kentucky.

Tasting Notes

• Palate: Rich, sweet chocolate and brown sugar in balance with bold rye spiciness.
• Finish: Long — cherries, cloves, and smokiness.

Specs

• Distillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Uncut, Unfiltered
• Proof: 132.3 (66.15% ABV)
• Batch: 12 (Summer 2019)
• Size: 750ml

Frequently Asked Questions

• What proof is Batch 12? 132.3 proof (66.15% ABV), uncut and unfiltered — among the higher-proof releases in the series.
• Is this from the Stagg Jr or Stagg era? Batch 12 is a 2019 release from the original Stagg Jr era. Buffalo Trace dropped the “Jr” designation in 2022