{"product_id":"stagg-kentucky-straight-bourbon-batch-23b-127-8-proof","title":"Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Batch 23B 127.8 Proof","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e127.8 proof. Uncut. Unfiltered. Stagg Batch 23B — the second 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 23B came in at 127.8 proof and was generally noted as a spicier counterpoint to the fruit-forward 23A.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel and toffee with vanilla, stone fruit, and cherry, plus baking spice, anise, and a touch of leather and dark fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel and toffee laced with spice — cinnamon, clove, and pepper — alongside cherry, chocolate, and seasoned oak.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baking spice, cherry, and barrel char; somewhat shorter and spicier than 23A.\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 127.8 (63.9% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23B (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\u003eHow does Batch 23B compare to 23A?\u003c\/strong\u003e Reviewers generally found 23B spicier and a touch drier than the very fruit-forward 23A, leaning into cinnamon, clove, and toffee with a slightly shorter finish.\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\":\"How does Batch 23B compare to 23A?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Reviewers generally found 23B spicier and a touch drier than the very fruit-forward 23A, leaning into cinnamon, clove, and toffee with a slightly shorter finish.\"}},{\"@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":42900611891271,"sku":"23b-088004018580 Scott-3","price":219.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/stagg-jr-batch-18_82639350-60a6-43e0-b590-abf618f8406d.png?v=1782408901","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/stagg-kentucky-straight-bourbon-batch-23b-127-8-proof","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}