{"product_id":"stagg-jr-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey-barrel-proof-batch-2-128-7-proof-750ml","title":"Stagg Jr Batch 2 128.7 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Barrel Proof 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eStagg Jr. Batch 2 is one of the earliest releases in the entire Stagg Jr. lineup, bottled at 128.7 proof (64.35% ABV) with no chill filtration and no water added. Released in Spring 2014, Batch 2 dates from a time when Stagg Jr. was a relatively unknown commodity, before the broader bourbon collecting community had recognized just how exceptional these twice-yearly barrel proof releases from Buffalo Trace would become. Over a decade later, early Stagg Jr. batches like this one are genuine rarities that surface only occasionally and represent an irreplaceable piece of the lineup's history. Produced using Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1, the same low-rye recipe behind Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, and George T. Stagg, Batch 2 delivers the classic profile of rich corn sweetness, dark caramel, vanilla, and deep oak that defines the series, in a bottle that most collectors will never have the chance to acquire again. Unfiltered, undiluted, and historically significant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 2 (Spring 2014) — Stagg Jr. era\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottling Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarrel Proof, Unfiltered, No Water Added\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMashbill\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low Rye)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNAS (approximately 8 to 9 years)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64.35%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e128.7 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep amber with warm mahogany and copper tones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich dark caramel, vanilla extract, toasted oak, dried cherries, and brown sugar, with a wave of baking spice and a gentle barrel char rising underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full and warming, with dark chocolate, toffee, roasted corn sweetness, cinnamon, and dried fruit building across the palate. The barrel proof heat is assertive and well-integrated, with a satisfying depth that reflects nearly a decade of oak contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and gently drying, with charred oak, dark fruit, lingering spice, and a molasses sweetness that fades slowly and cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Stagg Jr. Batch 2 so rare?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBatch 2 was released in Spring 2014, when Stagg Jr. was a little-known barrel proof bourbon with minimal national recognition. Production quantities were modest and collector demand was a fraction of what it is today. A decade on, surviving bottles from the first few batches are exceptionally scarce and highly sought after by serious collectors. This is one of those bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between Stagg Jr. and Stagg?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStagg Jr. and Stagg are the same product line. Buffalo Trace rebranded from Stagg Jr. to simply Stagg beginning with Batch 18 in 2022. Batch 2 is from the very beginning of the Stagg Jr. era, nearly eight years before the rebrand, making it one of the most historically significant bottles in the entire series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I add water to Stagg Jr. Batch 2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 128.7 proof this is a serious barrel proof bourbon. Most collectors and enthusiasts enjoy it neat to preserve the full uncut character, but a few drops of water can open up the aromatics without sacrificing the core profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Stagg Jr. part of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Stagg Jr. and Stagg are separate from the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC), which includes George T. Stagg, William Larue Weller, Thomas H. Handy, Sazerac 18, and Eagle Rare 17. The Stagg line releases twice yearly in batches and is distinct from those ultra-limited annual releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy Stagg Jr. Batch 2 online?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvailable here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Stagg Jr","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48382948638975,"sku":null,"price":1569.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/6401\/7997\/files\/stagg-jr-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey-barrel-proof-batch-2-1287-proof-750ml-7322672.webp?v=1775764568","url":"https:\/\/www.liquoronbroadway.com\/products\/stagg-jr-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey-barrel-proof-batch-2-128-7-proof-750ml","provider":"Liquor On Broadway","version":"1.0","type":"link"}