{"product_id":"george-t-stagg-bourbon-whiskey-2019","title":"George T. Stagg Bourbon Whiskey 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUncut. Unfiltered. Bottled straight from the barrel at 128.2 proof. The 2019 release of Buffalo Trace's most allocated annual bourbon.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eGeorge T. Stagg is released once a year as part of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection and sells out within hours every single time. The 2019 edition came in at 128.2 proof — no dilution, no chill filtration, nothing between you and the barrel. Aged no less than 15 years in new charred oak at Buffalo Trace's Frankfort, Kentucky distillery, this is bourbon at its most uncompromising.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe 2019 received a 5-star Highest Recommendation from F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal and a 96.5 from Jim Murray's Whisky Bible. At this proof and age, a few drops of water is the move — it opens the nose considerably and softens the entry without losing any of the depth.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, dark amber with exceptional legs.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lush toffee, dark chocolate, vanilla, fudge, and molasses. Dense and layered.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-throttle — dark berries, dates, tobacco, nougat, spearmint, and a hint of coffee. The proof is present but controlled.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extraordinarily long. Bold caramel, oak, and dark spice that stays with you.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eF. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 Stars \/ Highest Recommendation\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eJim Murray's Whisky Bible:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96.5\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 15 years\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128.2 (64.1% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uncut, unfiltered, straight from the barrel\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2019 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/george-t-stagg\"\u003eGeorge T. Stagg collection\u003c\/a\u003e or explore all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is the 2019 George T. Stagg?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2019 release is bottled at 128.2 proof (64.1% ABV), uncut and unfiltered directly from the barrel. This is slightly higher than the 2018 release at 124.9 proof.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does the 2019 compare to the 2018 George T. Stagg?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both received identical 96.5 ratings from Jim Murray and 5-star recommendations from Pacult. The 2019 comes in at a slightly higher proof (128.2 vs 124.9). Vintage variation is part of what makes Stagg collectible — each year's release reflects that specific year's barrel selection.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eShould I add water to George T. Stagg?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — start neat to experience the full proof, then add a few drops of water to open the nose and integrate the flavors. Most serious drinkers find the sweet spot at 3–5 drops depending on pour size.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs George T. Stagg part of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The BTAC is an annual release of five highly allocated bourbons and ryes: George T. Stagg, William Larue Weller, Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye, Sazerac 18 Year, and Eagle Rare 17 Year.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     {       \"@type\": \"Question\",       \"name\": \"What proof is the 2019 George T. 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