Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 24C 128.9 Proof

128.9 proof. Uncut. Unfiltered. Stagg Batch 24C — the third 2024 batch release of Buffalo Trace’s annual cask-strength bourbon, named for George T. Stagg, the Gilded Age distilling magnate whose Frankfort, Kentucky facility became Buffalo Trace Distillery.

Stagg (formerly Stagg Jr until 2022) is Buffalo Trace’s annual batch cask-strength expression — the same uncut, unfiltered barrel-strength philosophy as the BTAC George T. Stagg, delivered in broader batch releases for greater accessibility. Each batch is a unique barrel selection at its natural proof; no two batches are identical. The 24-series represents the 2024 annual releases: Batch 24B (127.8 proof), Batch 24C (128.9 proof), and Batch 24D (127.4 proof) — three separate barrel selections in a single year spanning 1.5 proof points.

Batch 24C delivers the Buffalo Trace high-rye mash bill uncut and unfiltered at nearly a decade of age, from the same distillery that produces the BTAC George T. Stagg.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich chocolate, brown sugar, and bold rye spice — the Buffalo Trace high-rye character at 128.9 cask-strength intensity.
• Palate: Sweet chocolate and caramel balanced with bold rye spiciness. Powerful and full-bodied at natural barrel proof.
• Finish: Long — cherries, cloves, and smokiness persisting through a deeply satisfying close.

Specs

• Distillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Uncut, Unfiltered
• Proof: 128.9 (64.45% ABV)
• Batch: 24C (2024)
• Size: 750ml

Frequently Asked Questions

• How does Batch 24C compare to 24B and 24D? The three 2024 Stagg batches: 24B (127.8 proof), 24C (128.9 proof), 24D (127.4 proof). Batch 24C at 128.9 is the highest-proof of the three 2024 releases. All three are from different barrel selections at their natural proofs — side-by-side comparison is the ideal way to experience the variation within a single year’s production.
• How does Stagg differ from BTAC George T. Stagg? BTAC George T. Stagg is one of five annual BTAC releases in extremely limited allocation, minimum 15 years aged, and consistently one of the world’s highest-rated bourbons. Stagg uses the same uncut/unfiltered philosophy at nearly a decade of age in broader batches at greater accessibility.