Stagg Jr Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 9
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A Fall 2017 bottling, it was often tasted as a stand-in for the pricier George T. Stagg, and reviewers rated it among the more mature, approachable batches: baked apple pie, red grapes, and fig newtons with cinnamon sugar, caramel, and chocolate. Since Jr.-era labels omit the batch number, the 131.9 proof is the giveaway. The Elemental Distinction At 131.9 proof (65.95% ABV), bottled at full barrel strength without chill filtration. A Fall 2017 release — and one of the older batches, described by Buffalo Trace as aged "almost a decade." Often tasted as a stand-in for the pricier George T. Stagg; rated among the more mature, approachable batches. Baked apple pie, red grapes, and fig newtons with cinnamon sugar, caramel, and chocolate. The bottle's only batch marker is its 131.9 proof (Jr.-era labels carry no number); distilled by Buffalo Trace in Frankfort, Kentucky (DSP-KY-113) on the low-rye Mash Bill #1, grain split undisclosed, non-age-stated but described as close to ten years. Sensory Profile Nose: Baked apple pie and red grapes, with cinnamon sugar, brown sugar, and caramel; fig newtons and a note of banana bread, plus an unusual minerality. Palate: Rich and syrupy — burnt caramel and chocolate (think hot-cocoa mix), dried cherries, and baked apple, with black pepper and a firm oak backbone. Finish: Long and hot — chocolate coats the palate, with cinnamon sugar, leather, and lingering pepper. Strategic Position Batch 9 holds an interesting spot in the line as one of its older releases: Buffalo Trace described it as aged "almost a decade," and it was frequently tasted side by side with George T. Stagg, the brand's older, harder-to-find Antique Collection bottling. Reviewers rated it among the more mature and approachable Jr. batches — complex, with baking spice, apple, and chocolate — even if it stops short of its namesake. A Fall 2017 release, its proof is unique to this batch. The release that followed was the lighter, fruit-forward Batch 10. Browse more from the Stagg shelf for the rest. Technical Specifications Distillery Buffalo Trace Distillery (DSP-KY-113), Frankfort, KY Producer Sazerac Company Category Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Proof / ABV 131.9 proof · 65.95% ABV (barrel proof) Batch 9 (Jr.-era — no number printed on the bottle; 131.9 proof is unique to this batch) Mash Bill Buffalo Trace low-rye Mash Bill #1 — exact grain % not disclosed Age Statement None (non-age-stated; Buffalo Trace: "almost a decade") Filtration Unfiltered (non-chill-filtered) Release Batch 9 — Fall 2017 Distinction One of the older batches; a frequent George T. Stagg comparison Bottle Size 750 ml Origin United States · Kentucky Collector Note Batch 9 appeals to collectors of the original Jr.-era run for its age and reputation: one of the older releases, pitched by Buffalo Trace as "almost a decade," and a regular point of comparison with George T. Stagg. That maturity, plus its place among the better-liked early batches, keeps it in demand. Because the Jr.-era label shows no number, the 131.9 proof is the only way to place the bottle. Keep it standing somewhere cool and dark, seal unbroken. Production Methodology What changed for Batch 9 wasn't the recipe but the age. The mash is Buffalo Trace's low-rye #1, distilled in Frankfort, Kentucky, with the grain split unpublished. Buffalo Trace called this one "almost a decade" old — longer than the line's usual seven-to-nine years — and that extra time shows in its more mature, oak-and-chocolate character. It reaches the bottle at full strength, 131.9 proof, uncut and unfiltered. 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 verifying each bottle, the way we keep and ship it, and what every listing must satisfy. Frequently Asked Questions What proof is Stagg Jr Batch 9? Batch 9 is 131.9 proof — 65.95% ABV — drawn uncut from the barrel and bottled without filtering. With no batch number on Jr.-era labels, that proof is how the bottle is told apart, and 131.9 points to no other release. It wasn't rounded to a set figure; the barrels decided it. How does Stagg Jr Batch 9 compare to George T. Stagg? Batch 9 is often discussed as a more affordable stand-in for George T. Stagg, the older, pricier Buffalo Trace Antique Collection bottling. Buffalo Trace described Batch 9 as aged "almost a decade" — older than the typical Stagg Jr. — and reviewers found it among the more mature, approachable batches, though still a step behind its namesake. 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