George T. Stagg Bourbon Whiskey 2014 138.1 Proof

138.1 proof. Uncut. Unfiltered. George T. Stagg 2014 — over a decade from its original BTAC release. One of the most sought-after American bourbon vintages, now available only through specialty retailers with legacy inventory.

George T. Stagg is the flagship expression of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection — released annually in the fall, consistently rated among the world's finest bourbons, and produced in quantities so limited that most allocated retailers receive only a handful of bottles. The 2014 at 138.1 proof is in the high-proof tier of the series, and over a decade from its original fall allocation date it is dramatically rarer than any recent vintage.

George T. Stagg himself was one of the most powerful figures in 19th-century American distilling — a Gilded Age businessman whose Frankfort, Kentucky facility became what is now Buffalo Trace, the distillery that still bears his name. The BTAC expression honoring him is uncut and unfiltered at natural barrel proof, representing Buffalo Trace's high-rye mash bill at its most concentrated and powerful.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Very deep amber with the extraordinary concentration of BTAC barrel-strength aging.
• Nose: Rich dark chocolate, caramel, brown sugar, and bold rye spice — the GTS signature at 138.1 proof intensity.
• Palate: Powerful and full — chocolate, caramel, and rye spice in perfect balance at high proof. Complex and remarkably drinkable despite the strength.
• Finish: Extraordinarily long — dried cherry, cloves, and smoke persisting through a sustained, deeply satisfying close.

Specs

• Distillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Proof: 138.1 (69.05% ABV)
• Bottling: Uncut, unfiltered
• Release: 2014 BTAC Annual Release
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Why is the 2014 GTS more valuable than recent vintages? Each BTAC vintage sells out at allocation with no restocking. The 2014 is now over a decade from primary distribution — surviving bottles exist only through specialty retailers who acquired stock at original allocation and preserved it. The combination of BTAC scarcity, high proof, and vintage age makes the 2014 one of the rarest GTS expressions available anywhere.
• How does 138.1 proof compare to other GTS vintages? GTS proof varies by vintage, historically ranging from approximately 128 to 143+. At 138.1, the 2014 is firmly in the high-proof tier.
• Is the 2014 GTS the same quality as recent vintages? Each annual BTAC is produced to the same standard of excellence — Buffalo Trace's best barrels at natural barrel proof. The 2014 met the BTAC standard for that year and has been preserved in proper conditions. The vintage age adds additional collector significance without diminishing quality.
• Is the 2014 GTS still available? A rare find — now over a decade from primary distribution.