George T Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 136.1 Proof 2024 Release 750ml

George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon — Buffalo Trace Distillery, 2024 Release

George T. Stagg is the crown jewel of Buffalo Trace's Antique Collection — a barrel-proof, unfiltered Kentucky Straight Bourbon that has become one of the most coveted whiskeys in the world. The 2024 release is bottled at a thunderous 136.1 proof from barrels aged over 15 years and two months, drawing on the full depth and concentration that only extended aging in the Kentucky climate can produce. First released in 2002 to meet demand for well-aged, full-strength whiskey, Stagg has since become a benchmark for American bourbon at its most powerful and complex.

The nose is an opulent wave of dark caramel, vanilla, dark cherry, and toasted oak, with hints of espresso and dark chocolate emerging with time. On the palate, the entry is bold and warming — layers of rich toffee, dried fruit, leather, and baking spice unfold with remarkable structure for a whiskey of this proof. The finish is extraordinarily long, with lingering oak, vanilla, and a slow-building heat that rewards patience. Add a few drops of water to open up even greater complexity.

2024 International Whisky Competition — First Place across multiple categories. One of the most decorated bourbons in American whiskey history.

• Producer: Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky, USA
• Expression: George T. Stagg Antique Collection 2024 Release
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• ABV: 68.05% (136.1 Proof)
• Age: 15+ years
• Size: 750ml
• Finish: Unfiltered, barrel proof
• Tasting Notes: Dark caramel, vanilla, dark cherry, espresso, toasted oak, leather, baking spice
• Serve: Neat or with a few drops of water to open complexity
• Best Paired With: Dark chocolate, smoked meats, aged cheddar, pecan pie

The 2024 George T. Stagg is a once-a-year opportunity to own one of America's greatest bourbons — raw, powerful, and utterly unforgettable.