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Stagg

Specifications

Type / Style	Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof
Distillery	Buffalo Trace
Mash Bill	78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley
Age	No age statement
Proof	130 proof (65% ABV)
Approx. Price	~$70 – $120 (as of 2026-08)
Availability	Limited

Mash bill: Estimated from secondary sources. Buffalo Trace does not disclose Mash Bill #1; figures are a widely used estimate of a low-rye recipe.

Age: No age statement; batch ages are typically reported around 8 years.

Tasting Notes

Uncut and unfiltered Buffalo Trace at a proof that demands respect. Dark chocolate, espresso and charred oak arrive with genuine heat, and a few drops of water unlock a surprising amount of fruit.

Nose

dark chocolate, charred oak, cherry, espresso

Palate

fudge, leather, dark fruit, searing spice

Finish

enormous, hot, oak and cocoa

Best enjoyed neat.

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Sources

Buffalo Trace Distillery official