{"product_id":"stagg-kentucky-straight-bourbon-batch-10","title":"Stagg Jr. Kentucky Straight Bourbon Batch 10 126.4 Proof","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e126.4 proof. Stagg Jr Batch 10 — the most approachable proof in the current Stagg Jr vertical at Wooden Cork. Still uncut. Still unfiltered. The Buffalo Trace barrel-strength program at its most accessible proof point.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chocolate, caramel, and rye spice — the Stagg Jr character at 126.4 proof, slightly more accessible than the higher-proof batches.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and bold — full barrel-strength delivery with the natural mouthfeel and aromatic complexity that dilution would reduce.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long — cherry, clove, and warming rye spice.\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 126.4 (63.2% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uncut, unfiltered\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\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\u003eIs 126.4 the lowest proof in the vertical?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — across the eight Stagg Jr batches currently in stock (Batches 1–7 and 10), Batch 10 at 126.4 proof is the most approachable. It is still barrel strength and uncut — the lower proof simply reflects this batch's specific barrel selection reaching a lower natural concentration.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDoes lower proof mean lower quality?\u003c\/strong\u003e Not at all. Proof in uncut bourbon is a natural characteristic of specific barrels, not a quality indicator. Some of the most celebrated BTAC releases have been at lower proof points. Batch 10 represents the Stagg Jr program at a different point on the proof spectrum.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs Batch 10 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\":\"Is 126.4 the lowest proof in the vertical?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes \\u2014 across the eight batches in stock, Batch 10 at 126.4 is the most approachable. Still barrel strength and uncut.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does lower proof mean lower quality?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Not at all. Proof in uncut bourbon is a natural characteristic of specific barrels, not a quality indicator. Some of the most celebrated BTAC releases have been at lower proof points.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is Batch 10 still available?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"2 units in current stock.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Stagg Jr","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49128321941756,"sku":"Stagg-Jr.-Kentucky-Straight-Bourbon-Batch-10-126.4-Proof","price":664.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/6605\/2348\/files\/stagg-jr-batch-9_957db65c-89b4-48d6-bac7-fa964bcbd809.png?v=1779559455","url":"https:\/\/thebourbonvaulthq.com\/products\/stagg-kentucky-straight-bourbon-batch-10","provider":"THE BOURBONVAULT HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}