Stagg Jr Kentucky Straight Bourbon Batch 13 128.4 proof

128.4 proof. Uncut. Unfiltered. Stagg Jr Batch 13 — a Fall 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 13 at 128.4 proof is a mid-range proof release from the original Stagg Jr era (the line was renamed simply “Stagg” in 2022), bottled uncut and unfiltered at Buffalo Trace in Frankfort, Kentucky.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Savory warm spices, clove, and cinnamon, followed by star anise and a hint of salinity, opening to vanilla and caramel.
• Palate: An initial heat that mellows into stone fruits and chocolate, deepening to chocolate-covered dark and dried fruits with a coating, oily mouthfeel.
• Finish: Long and warming, starting fruity and transitioning to a deep, dark chocolate note.

Specs

• Distillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Uncut, Unfiltered
• Proof: 128.4 (64.2% ABV)
• Batch: 13 (Fall 2019)
• Size: 750ml

Frequently Asked Questions

• What proof is Batch 13? 128.4 proof (64.2% ABV), uncut and unfiltered — a mid-range proof point in the Stagg Jr series.
• Is this from the Stagg Jr or Stagg era? Batch 13 is a 2019 release from the original Stagg Jr era. Buffalo Trace dropped the “Jr” designation in 2022.