Stagg Jr Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 17
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It is a Buffalo Trace Kentucky bourbon at 128.7 proof (64.35% ABV), uncut and unfiltered, and was well received — reviewers found it richer and older-tasting than earlier batches, and noted it drinks below its proof. These early bottles showed no batch number at all, only the proof, so 128.7 is how this one is known. The Elemental Distinction 128.7 proof and 64.35% ABV, taken at barrel strength with no filtering. The last "Stagg Jr.": the final bottle to wear the "Jr.," before Batch 18 dropped it and the line became simply "Stagg." Well received — reviewers placed it among the stronger late batches, richer and more "older-tasting" than the brash earlier ones. Carried no printed batch number, as Jr.-era bottles were identified by proof — here, 128.7. Buffalo Trace distilled it in Frankfort, Kentucky (DSP-KY-113) on the low-rye Mash Bill #1 — grain split undisclosed; non-age-stated, the brand citing "nearly a decade." Sensory Profile Nose: Rich and dark — caramel, molasses, and dark maple over sweet oak, with fresh leather and a dark-fruit sweetness. Reviewers often called it older-smelling, closer to the brand's aged sibling than to the brash early batches. Palate: Chocolate and tobacco lead, with hazelnut, leather, and dark fruit — plum and raspberry jam more than bright cherry — over brown sugar and a velvety, oak-backed body. It carries 128.7 proof gently. Finish: Long and warming — oak, dark vanilla, cola, and clove, with the dark-fruit sweetness trailing off. Strategic Position Batch 17 closes a chapter: it was the last "Stagg Jr.," the final bottle before Buffalo Trace dropped the "Jr." with the rebranded Batch 18. It is also one of the better-regarded late batches — reviewers read it as richer and older-tasting than the early, brasher releases, and noted it drinks below its 128.7 proof. For collectors, that combination — the end of the Jr. name plus a well-liked pour — gives it a clear place. Browse our bourbon catalogue for the batches that followed the rename. Technical Specifications Distillery Buffalo Trace Distillery (DSP-KY-113), Frankfort, KY Producer Sazerac Company Category Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Proof / ABV 128.7 proof · 64.35% ABV (barrel proof) Batch 17 (Jr.-era — no number printed on the bottle; identified by proof) Mash Bill Buffalo Trace low-rye Mash Bill #1 — exact grain % not disclosed Age Statement None (non-age-stated); brand cites "nearly a decade" Filtration Unfiltered Release Batch 17 — late 2021 (Fall/Winter 2021) Distinction The last release labeled "Stagg Jr." (before the "Stagg" rename) Bottle Size 750 ml Origin United States · Kentucky Collector Note For collectors, Batch 17 holds a specific place: it is the last "Stagg Jr.," the final bottle to carry the "Jr." before the rename. It was also one of the more admired late batches, which adds to its appeal as a closing bottle. Since Jr.-era releases bore no batch number, a bottle is confirmed by its 128.7 proof. Older "Stagg Jr." batches lead up to it; Batch 18 begins the "Stagg" era. Treat it as the bookend it is: out of the light, at a steady cool temperature, with the seal unbroken. Recommended Serving This one rewards a neat pour — reviewers found it drinks well below 128.7 proof, rich and mellow, so it needs little help. A few drops of water open the chocolate and dark-fruit notes if you want them; a cube works too. Keep it at room temperature to hold the richness. Production Methodology Batch 17's recipe is Buffalo Trace's low-rye Mash Bill #1 — under 10% rye, with a 75/10/15 corn/rye/malt split sometimes cited but never confirmed by the distillery. Distilled in Frankfort, Kentucky, it is drawn from the barrel and bottled unfiltered at 128.7 proof, keeping the oils and texture intact. No age is stated; the brand cites "nearly a decade," and reviewers read Batch 17 as tasting older than most. Authentication & Vault Preservation Midnight Whiskey sells only bottles sourced through authorized U.S. distribution; each is checked for fill level, seal, and label integrity before it ships. Orders are packed in protective single-bottle cartons and released to adults only — delivery requires an adult 21-or-over signature. For more on how every bottle is vetted, our vault and delivery handling, and what we require before listing. Frequently Asked Questions What proof is Stagg Jr Batch 17? Batch 17 sits at 128.7 proof — 64.35% ABV — barrel proof and unfiltered. Jr.-era bottles carried no batch number, so that proof is the way collectors pin down which release a bottle is. Many reviewers found it drinks well under its strength, coming across as rich and mellow rather than hot. What makes Stagg Jr Batch 17 notable? Batch 17 was the last release to carry the "Jr." — the final "Stagg Jr." before Buffalo Trace dropped the designation with Batch 18 and renamed the line simply "Stagg." It is also widely regarded as one of the stronger late batches, with reviewers describing a richer, older-tasting character than the brash earlier releases — chocolate, tobacco, leather, and dark fruit. 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