Stagg Batch 24A is the Summer 2024 release of Buffalo Trace's barrel proof powerhouse, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 127.6 proof. The name honours George T. Stagg, who built the most dominant American distillery of the 19th century during the Gilded Age of bourbon, and this label is the younger, more frequently released sibling to the George T. Stagg bottling in the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. Formerly sold as Stagg Jr., the line dropped the suffix after Batch 17 and has been known simply as Stagg since. Batch 24A is built on Buffalo Trace's low rye Mash Bill #1 and aged close to a decade in heavily charred new American oak in the distillery's metal clad warehouses, then bottled with no water added and no chill filtration, preserving the natural oils and weight that define the line. Each batch reflects the specific barrels selected, their warehouse position and aging conditions, which is why the proof shifts with every release. Batch 24A pours a deep mahogany. The nose is rich and layered, with dark caramel, brown sugar and dark cherry over toasted oak, vanilla and warm baking spice. The palate is thick and mouthcoating, delivering the sweet chocolate and brown sugar flavours the line is known for in balance with bold rye spiciness, joined by molasses, leather and cinnamon. The finish is boundless and long, lingering with cherries, cloves and a wisp of smoke. At this strength a few drops of water or a large ice cube open up considerable sweetness, though experienced palates will find plenty neat. Released twice yearly in strictly limited quantities, Stagg rarely lingers on shelves.
ABV / Proof
| ABV |
63.8% |
| Proof |
127.6 |
| Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
| Region |
Kentucky |
| Type |
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Barrel Proof |
| Batch |
24A (Summer 2024 release) |
| Distillery |
Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky |
| Producer |
Sazerac Company |
| Mashbill |
Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (low rye) |
| Age |
Approximately 8 to 9 years |
| Filtration |
Uncut and unfiltered |
| Bottling Code |
L24 |
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep mahogany.
Nose: Dark caramel, brown sugar and dark cherry over toasted oak, vanilla and warm baking spice.
Palate: Thick and mouthcoating, with sweet chocolate and brown sugar balanced by bold rye spice, molasses, leather and cinnamon.
Finish: Boundless and long, lingering with cherries, cloves and a wisp of smoke.
FAQ
What proof is Stagg Batch 24A?
Batch 24A is bottled at 127.6 proof (63.8% ABV), uncut and unfiltered.
How do I tell 24A from 24B?
They are close in strength, 127.6 for 24A and 127.8 for 24B, and both carry the L24 laser code. The batch code printed on the front label is the reliable differentiator.
Why does the proof change between batches?
Each batch reflects the specific barrels selected, whose warehouse position and aging conditions produce different evaporation, resulting in a different proof at bottling.
Is this the same as Stagg Jr.?
Yes, it is the same line. Buffalo Trace dropped the Jr. suffix after Batch 17.
How should I drink it?
Try it neat first, then add a few drops of water or a large ice cube to open up the sweetness.
Where can I buy Stagg Batch 24A online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
