129.5 proof. Uncut. Unfiltered. Stagg Jr Batch 8 — Buffalo Trace's cask-strength annual batch expression named for George T. Stagg, the Gilded Age bourbon magnate whose Frankfort distillery became Buffalo Trace.Each Stagg Jr batch is a unique barrel selection at its natural proof — no two batches are identical in proof or character. Batch 8 at 129.5 proof is in the mid-range of the series' historical proof spectrum, 2.4 proof points below Batch 9 (131.9) and 4.9 below the founding Batch 1 (134.4). Like all Stagg Jr releases, it is bottled from barrels aged nearly a decade at Buffalo Trace's Frankfort, Kentucky distillery with zero dilution and no filtration.Stagg Jr (renamed simply "Stagg" as of 2022) is the accessible counterpart to the BTAC George T. Stagg — delivering the same uncut, unfiltered barrel-strength philosophy in annual batches at broader availability than the BTAC allows.Tasting Notes Nose: Rich chocolate, caramel, and bold rye spice with hints of raisins and citrus — the full Buffalo Trace high-rye character at 129.5 proof. Palate: Sweet chocolate and brown sugar balanced with bold rye spice. Powerful and hot at cask strength with a satisfying full mouthfeel. Finish: Long — cherries, cloves, and smokiness through a sustained, deeply warming close. Specs Distillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Uncut, Unfiltered Proof: 129.5 (64.75% ABV) Batch: 8 Size: 750ml Browse all George T. Stagg and Stagg Jr batches at Wooden Cork.Frequently Asked Questions How does Batch 8 compare to other Stagg Jr batches? Batch 8 at 129.5 proof sits in the mid-proof tier of the series — above the 24-series releases (24B at 127.8, 24C at 128.9, 24D at 127.4) and below Batch 9 (131.9) and the founding Batch 1 (134.4). Each batch is a different barrel selection with meaningfully different character. {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"How does Batch 8 compare to other Stagg Jr batches?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Batch 8 at 129.5 proof sits mid-tier in the series \u2014 above 24-series releases (127-128 range) and below Batch 9 (131.9) and founding Batch 1 (134.4)."}}]}
