Stagg Barrel Proof Batch "24D” Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Buffalo Trace Distillery

Overview

Stagg is what barrel proof bourbon is supposed to be. Released in multiple batches each year by Buffalo Trace, Batch 24D comes in at 127.4 proof and delivers the kind of rich, layered flavour that high-proof bourbon fans are always chasing. Brown sugar, chocolate, dark cherry, and rye spice – all at full strength, no water added, no chill filtration.

This is the bottle formerly known as Stagg Jr., grown up and renamed. Same DNA as the legendary George T. Stagg from the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, just released more regularly and at a more accessible price. If you want to know what a seriously good barrel proof bourbon tastes like without hunting down a unicorn, Stagg is it.

The Distillery

Buffalo Trace Distillery has been operating in Frankfort, Kentucky, for over 200 years – one of the oldest continuously running distilleries in the United States. They make some of the most sought-after bourbon in the world, from the everyday staples to the ultra-rare Antique Collection releases.

Stagg sits in the middle of that range. It uses the same low-rye mash bill as George T. Stagg, the same distillery, the same barrels – just bottled at a younger age and in larger quantities. The result is still a proper, full-flavoured barrel proof bourbon that holds its own against anything in its category.

What Sets This Bottle Apart

• Full barrel proof at 127.4 – uncut, unfiltered, straight from the cask
• Same low-rye mash bill and distillery as the iconic George T. Stagg
• Rich flavour profile – chocolate, caramel, dark cherry, and rye spice
• Released in multiple batches per year, making it more accessible than BTAC releases
• Non-chill filtered, so nothing has been stripped out of it
• One of the best barrel proof bourbons available at its price point

Who This Bottle Is For

• Bourbon drinkers ready to step into barrel proof territory
• Fans of rich, flavour-forward pours with real heat and depth
• Anyone exploring Buffalo Trace's range beyond the standard bottles
• High-proof enthusiasts who want the full experience without the BTAC price tag

How to Enjoy

Best neat, but give it a moment in the glass first – at 127.4 proof it benefits from a minute of air. A few drops of water will open it up and soften the heat without taking away any of the flavour. If you're new to barrel proof bourbon, start with water and add less as you go. Worth the patience.

Why We Curate It at Bourbon Brothers

Stagg 24D is one of the more honest pours at its price point. It's big, it's flavourful, and it doesn't pretend to be anything other than what it is: a proper barrel proof bourbon from one of the best distilleries in Kentucky. Hard to go wrong with it on the shelf.

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