Stagg Jr Kentucky Straight Bourbon Batch 16 130.9 proof

130.9 proof. Uncut. Unfiltered. Stagg Jr Batch 16 — a Summer 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 16 at 130.9 proof is a higher-proof 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: Cinnamon, burnt toffee, and chocolate.
• Palate: Full-bodied and powerful, with rich toffee and chocolate carrying the high-proof intensity.
• Finish: Long and warming, lingering on the palate.

Specs

• Distillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Uncut, Unfiltered
• Proof: 130.9 (65.45% ABV)
• Batch: 16 (Summer 2021)
• Size: 750ml