{"product_id":"stagg-kentucky-straight-bourbon-batch-23a-130-2-proof","title":"Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Batch 23A 130.2 Proof","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e130.2 proof. Uncut. Unfiltered. Stagg Batch 23A — the first 2023 batch release of Buffalo Trace's annual cask-strength bourbon, named for George T. Stagg.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStagg (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, in broader, more accessible batches. Each batch is a unique barrel selection at its natural proof; Batch 23A came in at 130.2 proof, and was widely noted by reviewers as an especially fruit-forward, approachable release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strikingly fruit-forward — stewed and black cherry, grape, and fig over caramel, toffee, and butterscotch, with toasted oak and a touch of leather. Notably restrained heat for the proof.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherry cola and dark fruit meet baking spice and clove, with caramel and soft vanilla against spicy oak and a hint of leather.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherry and oak with gentle smoke; relatively crushable for a bourbon at this strength.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Uncut, Unfiltered\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130.2 (65.1% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23A (2023)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/george-t-stagg\"\u003eGeorge T. Stagg and Stagg batches at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Batch 23A taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Reviewers widely described it as unusually fruit-forward for Stagg — stewed and black cherry, grape, and fig with caramel and toffee, finishing on cherry, oak, and light smoke.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does Stagg differ from BTAC George T. Stagg?\u003c\/strong\u003e BTAC George T. Stagg is one of five annual BTAC releases in extremely limited allocation, minimum 15 years aged. Stagg uses the same uncut, unfiltered philosophy at nearly a decade of age in broader, more accessible batches.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does Batch 23A taste like?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Reviewers widely described it as unusually fruit-forward for Stagg — stewed and black cherry, grape, and fig with caramel and toffee, finishing on cherry, oak, and light smoke.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does Stagg differ from BTAC George T. Stagg?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"BTAC George T. Stagg is one of five annual BTAC releases in extremely limited allocation, minimum 15 years aged. Stagg uses the same uncut, unfiltered philosophy at nearly a decade of age in broader, more accessible batches.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Stagg Jr","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42900621721671,"sku":"23a-088004018580","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/stagg-jr-batch-18_11f6d291-f31f-4fbc-aa8c-4bf5544d0119.png?v=1782408978","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/stagg-kentucky-straight-bourbon-batch-23a-130-2-proof","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}