{"product_id":"stagg-jr-kentucky-straight-bourbon-batch-1","title":"Stagg Jr Kentucky Straight Bourbon Batch 1 134.4 Proof","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e134.4 proof. The founding batch. Stagg Jr Batch 1 — the highest-proof release in the entire Stagg Jr series and the founding edition of one of Buffalo Trace's most celebrated annual programs. Uncut. Unfiltered.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eStagg Jr was introduced by Buffalo Trace as an accessible counterpart to the legendary George T. Stagg BTAC expression — delivering the same uncut, unfiltered barrel-strength philosophy in annual batches at broader availability than the BTAC allows. Each Stagg Jr batch is a different barrel selection at its natural proof. Batch 1 at 134.4 proof is the most powerful batch in the series history — the highest proof ever recorded for a Stagg Jr release. At 134.4 proof it is also a founding edition, produced before the series had developed its current collector following, making surviving bottles significantly rarer than later batches.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep amber with the extraordinary concentration of 134.4 proof barrel strength.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich chocolate, caramel, and bold rye spice — the Stagg Jr character at maximum intensity.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powerful and full at 134.4 proof — the founding batch delivering the full range of Buffalo Trace's high-rye character uncut and undiluted.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extraordinarily long — cherries, cloves, and smoke persisting through a deeply satisfying close.\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\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 134.4 (67.2% ABV) — highest proof in Stagg Jr series history\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uncut, unfiltered\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 (founding)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBrowse 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\u003eWhy is Batch 1 the most valuable in the series?\u003c\/strong\u003e Batch 1 is the founding edition — produced before the series had its current collector following. Virtually all Batch 1 bottles were consumed as a novelty release rather than saved. Additionally, 134.4 proof is the highest ever recorded for Stagg Jr, adding a records distinction to the founding significance.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does Stagg Jr differ from George T. Stagg BTAC?\u003c\/strong\u003e George T. Stagg is among five BTAC annual releases in extremely limited allocation — consistently rated among the world's best bourbons. Stagg Jr uses the same uncut\/unfiltered barrel-strength approach in broader batches for greater accessibility. As of 2022, Stagg Jr was renamed simply \"Stagg.\"\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs Batch 1 still available?\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 units in current stock.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Why is Batch 1 the most valuable in the series?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Founding edition produced before the series had its current following. 134.4 proof is the highest ever in the series. Most Batch 1 bottles were consumed before collecting infrastructure existed.\" } },     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How does Stagg Jr differ from George T. Stagg BTAC?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"BTAC George T. Stagg is among five extremely limited annual releases. 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