Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 25B
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It is the second of the four 2025 batches, follows the distillery's low-rye Mash Bill #1, and is aged in new charred American oak with no official age statement (reported at roughly 8 to 9 years). Rather than leading with fruit, 25B leans into oak, char, chocolate, and leather: vanilla cream, black cherry, and brown sugar give way to dark caramel, roasted pecan, cocoa, and cigar-box oak, with a long, warming finish of charred oak, black pepper, and leather. The Elemental Distinction 126.9 proof (63.45% ABV), uncut and unfiltered, straight from the barrel. The second of Buffalo Trace's four 2025 batches — sitting between 25C (125.6) and 25D (129.2) on strength. Low-rye Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1, aged in new charred American oak. No official age statement; matured for nearly a decade (about 8 to 9 years). A classic, oak-and-leather expression rather than a fruit-forward one. 750 mL. Sensory Profile Nose: Vanilla cream, black cherry, and brown sugar, with a hint of leather. Palate: Dark caramel, roasted pecan, cocoa, and cigar-box oak. Finish: Long and warming — charred oak, black pepper, and leather. Thick and full-bodied at barrel strength. Strategic Position The classic, mid-run batch of 2025, just before Batch 25C, the lower-proof batch that followed it, and a step below the year-ending Batch 25D on proof. For the wider category, see more from our bourbon range. Technical Specifications Distillery Buffalo Trace Distillery (Sazerac) — Frankfort, Kentucky Brand / Line Stagg (Stagg Jr. 2013–2021; renamed Stagg from Batch 18, 2022) Batch Batch 25B — second of the 2025 batches (~28th release overall) Category Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — barrel proof Proof / ABV 126.9 proof (63.45% ABV) Filtration Uncut & unfiltered (non-chill-filtered) Mash Bill Low-rye Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 Cooperage New charred American oak Age Statement None official — reported at ~8–9 years ("nearly a decade") Bottle Size 750 mL Availability Allocated release (small batch) Country of Origin United States (Kentucky) Collector Note Stagg began as Stagg Jr. in 2013 and dropped the "Jr." with Batch 18 in 2022; Buffalo Trace now issues two to three batches a year, each marked by the two-digit year plus a letter. Batch 25B is the second of the 2025 run and, by Breaking Bourbon's count, lands around the line's 28th release overall — a useful marker of how established this bourbon has become. Where some batches push their fruit notes forward, 25B is the classic one: oak, char, chocolate, and leather, with the roasted-pecan and cigar-box character that long-time drinkers associate with the label. It is released in limited, allocated quantities, and it is worth remembering this is the Stagg line, not the once-a-year George T. Stagg of the Antique Collection. For anyone working through the run batch by batch, the mid-proof 25B is a steady, collectible reference point between its siblings. Recommended Serving Pour it neat in a Glencairn or tulip glass to read the full profile; at 126.9 proof, one large ice cube softens it, and a few drops of water open the aroma. Because 25B leans savory and oak-forward, it stands up well next to rich food — smoked brisket, aged Gouda, or a square of dark chocolate. Production Methodology Batch 25B is built on Buffalo Trace's Mash Bill #1, the distillery's low-rye recipe also used for George T. Stagg (exact grain percentages are not published). The whiskey is aged in new charred American oak for nearly a decade — roughly 8 to 9 years — with no official age statement, then bottled uncut at 126.9 proof (63.45% ABV) and non-chill-filtered. Keeping the natural barrel oils and esters is what gives the batch its dense, full-bodied texture and its concentrated oak, cocoa, and leather character. The reviewer consensus is that 25B is a "classic" expression of the line: true to the established profile rather than chasing an unusual flavor angle. Authentication & Vault Preservation Midnight Whiskey is an authorized retailer; every bottle is sold in its original packaging and inspected before it ships. Orders are double-boxed with protective padding and dispatched with temperature-aware handling. Delivery requires an adult signature: the recipient must be 21 or older and present valid government-issued photo ID. For how we verify and grade what we sell, see our authentication standards; for white-glove acquisition and storage, see the Vault Concierge; and for how we source and vet listings, see our editorial sourcing standards. Frequently Asked Questions What does Stagg Batch 25B taste like? Batch 25B is a classic-leaning Stagg: vanilla cream, black cherry, and brown sugar on the nose, then dark caramel, roasted pecan, cocoa, and cigar-box oak, with a long, warming finish of charred oak, black pepper, and leather. It is bottled uncut and unfiltered at 126.9 proof (63.45% ABV), so it drinks hot and dense. Where does Batch 25B sit in the 2025 Stagg releases? It is the second of Buffalo Trace's four 2025 batches (25A through 25D) and, by Breaking Bourbon's count, about the 28th release in the Stagg line since 2013. 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