Stagg Batch 25B is a 2025 release of Buffalo Trace's barrel proof powerhouse, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 126.9 proof. The name honours George T. Stagg, who built the most dominant American distillery of the 19th century during the Gilded Age of bourbon. The distillery's own story runs through him: it began as the O.F.C. Distillery, Old Fire Copper, founded by E.H. Taylor Jr. in 1869 and later bought by Stagg, before becoming what is now Buffalo Trace. This label is the younger, more frequently released sibling to the George T. Stagg bottling in the Antique Collection, and it was sold as Stagg Jr. until the suffix was dropped after Batch 17. Batch 25B is built on Buffalo Trace's low rye Mash Bill #1, a recipe crafted to highlight rich grain sweetness and depth, and aged close to a decade in new charred American oak. Bottling it at barrel strength with no water added and no chill filtration preserves the full expression of age, barrel char and maturation character. It pours a deep mahogany. The nose is bright and inviting, with vanilla cream, black cherry and brown sugar over a subtle hint of aged leather. The palate is dense and layered, thick and full bodied, delivering dark caramel, roasted pecan, cocoa nib and cigar box oak alongside tobacco and more dark cherry. The finish is exceptionally long, powerful and warming, with ember char oak, candied bacon and lingering black pepper, the sweetness returning at the very end. Serve it neat in a Glencairn or tulip glass, or add a few drops of water or one large cube to open additional layers. It pairs beautifully with smoked brisket, aged Gouda or dark chocolate.
ABV / Proof
| ABV |
63.45% |
| Proof |
126.9 |
| Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
| Region |
Kentucky |
| Type |
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Barrel Proof |
| Batch |
25B (2025 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 |
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep mahogany.
Nose: Bright vanilla cream, black cherry and brown sugar with a hint of aged leather.
Palate: Dense and layered, with dark caramel, roasted pecan, cocoa nib, cigar box oak and tobacco.
Finish: Exceptionally long and warming, with ember char oak, candied bacon and lingering black pepper.
FAQ
What proof is Stagg Batch 25B?
Batch 25B is bottled at 126.9 proof (63.45% ABV), uncut and unfiltered.
How do I confirm I have 25B?
The batch code is printed on the front label, and 126.9 proof is unique to this batch across the series.
What mashbill is used?
Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1, the distillery's low rye recipe, aged close to a decade in new charred American oak.
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 serve it?
Neat in a Glencairn or tulip glass, or with a few drops of water or one large ice cube to open additional layers.
Where can I buy Stagg Batch 25B online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
