{"product_id":"stagg-kentucky-straight-bourbon-batch-9","title":"Stagg Jr Kentucky Straight Bourbon Batch 9 131.9 Proof","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e131.9 proof. Uncut. Unfiltered. Batch 9 of Stagg Jr — Buffalo Trace's annually released cask-strength bourbon named for the legendary George T. Stagg, released at the same distillery that bears his name.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eGeorge T. Stagg was one of the most powerful figures in 19th-century American distilling — a businessman who built the most dominant distillery operation of the Gilded Age of Bourbon. The George T. Stagg Distillery he ran eventually became Buffalo Trace, and the distillery's BTAC expression bearing his name is annually one of the most celebrated cask-strength bourbons in the world. Stagg Jr is the accessible counterpart: a younger, annually released batch expression at natural barrel proof, without the extreme rarity of the BTAC George T. Stagg.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEach Stagg Jr batch is a unique selection of barrels at their natural proof. Batch 9 at 131.9 proof was released in 2019 — one of the higher-proof batches in the series. At this level, the bourbon delivers the full intensity of Buffalo Trace's high-rye mashbill: rich chocolate, brown sugar, rye spice, and cherry in a powerful, long-finishing expression.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep amber from extended barrel contact at high proof.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, sweet chocolate and brown sugar with bold rye spiciness — the hallmark Stagg Jr aromatics at 131.9 proof intensity.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich chocolate, caramel, and brown sugar in perfect balance with rye spice — the 131.9 proof delivering maximum extraction.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long — cherries, cloves, and smokiness 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 131.9 (65.95% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uncut, unfiltered\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e Batch 9 (Summer 2019)\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\u003eHow does Stagg Jr differ from George T. Stagg BTAC?\u003c\/strong\u003e George T. Stagg BTAC is one of five annual BTAC releases in extremely limited quantities — consistently rated among the world's best bourbons. Stagg Jr uses the same uncut, unfiltered cask-strength approach but is released in broader batches and more accessible quantities. Stagg Jr is designed to deliver the Stagg philosophy without the BTAC's extreme scarcity.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow do the different Stagg Jr batches compare?\u003c\/strong\u003e Each batch is a different barrel selection at its natural proof. Proof varies significantly between batches (from around 128 to 134+). Batch 9 at 131.9 is among the higher-proof releases. Collectors often build vertical sets of multiple batches to track the variation.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNote: Stagg Jr has been renamed.\u003c\/strong\u003e As of 2022, Stagg Jr was renamed simply \"Stagg\" following the removal of the Jr designation. Batch 9 from 2019 is therefore from the original Stagg Jr era.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs Batch 9 still available?\u003c\/strong\u003e In limited quantities through specialty retailers. Batch 9 is from 2019 and now several years out of primary distribution.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     { \"@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. Stagg Jr uses the same uncut cask-strength approach in broader batches for greater accessibility.\" } },     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How do the different Stagg Jr batches compare?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Each batch is a different barrel selection. 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