{"product_id":"stagg-kentucky-straight-bourbon-batch-8","title":"Stagg Jr Kentucky Straight Bourbon Batch 8 129.5 Proof","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e129.5 proof. Uncut. Unfiltered. Stagg Jr Batch 8 — Buffalo Trace's cask-strength annual batch expression named for George T. Stagg, the Gilded Age bourbon magnate whose Frankfort distillery became Buffalo Trace.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach Stagg Jr batch is a unique barrel selection at its natural proof — no two batches are identical in proof or character. Batch 8 at 129.5 proof is in the mid-range of the series' historical proof spectrum, 2.4 proof points below Batch 9 (131.9) and 4.9 below the founding Batch 1 (134.4). Like all Stagg Jr releases, it is bottled from barrels aged nearly a decade at Buffalo Trace's Frankfort, Kentucky distillery with zero dilution and no filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStagg Jr (renamed simply \"Stagg\" as of 2022) is the accessible counterpart to the BTAC George T. Stagg — delivering the same uncut, unfiltered barrel-strength philosophy in annual batches at broader availability than the BTAC allows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich chocolate, caramel, and bold rye spice with hints of raisins and citrus — the full Buffalo Trace high-rye character at 129.5 proof.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet chocolate and brown sugar balanced with bold rye spice. Powerful and hot at cask strength with a satisfying full mouthfeel.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long — cherries, cloves, and smokiness through a sustained, deeply warming 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, Uncut, Unfiltered\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 129.5 (64.75% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\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\/george-t-stagg\"\u003eGeorge T. Stagg and Stagg Jr batches at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does Batch 8 compare to other Stagg Jr batches?\u003c\/strong\u003e Batch 8 at 129.5 proof sits in the mid-proof tier of the series — above the current 24-series releases (24B at 127.8, 24C at 128.9, 24D at 127.4) and below Batch 9 (131.9) and the founding Batch 1 (134.4). Each batch is a different barrel selection with meaningfully different character.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs Batch 8 still available?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — 2 bottles 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\":\"How does Batch 8 compare to other Stagg Jr batches?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Batch 8 at 129.5 proof sits mid-tier in the series \\u2014 above 24-series releases (127-128 range) and below Batch 9 (131.9) and founding Batch 1 (134.4).\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is Batch 8 still available?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes \\u2014 2 bottles in current stock.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Stagg Jr","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49128322203900,"sku":"Stagg-Jr-Kentucky-Straight-Bourbon-Batch-8-129.5-Proof","price":712.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/6605\/2348\/files\/stagg-jr-batch-9_6b048c52-1814-4300-bc14-29fe2266fa48.png?v=1779559464","url":"https:\/\/thebourbonvaulthq.com\/products\/stagg-kentucky-straight-bourbon-batch-8","provider":"THE BOURBONVAULT HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}