{"product_id":"stagg-kentucky-straight-bourbon-batch-26c-124-6-proof","title":"Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Batch 26C 124.6 Proof","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eStagg Batch 26C Bourbon: Uncut, Unfiltered, 124.6 Proof from Buffalo Trace\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eStagg is Buffalo Trace’s barrel-proof bourbon, and Batch 26C is one of its biggest releases of the year. It’s bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e124.6 proof (62.3% ABV)\u003c\/strong\u003e, straight from the barrel with no water added and no filtering. Buffalo Trace calls Stagg uncut, unapologetic, and aged in charred white oak barrels for eight years. It’s the bourbon for people who want a full, thick, high-proof pour and the concentrated flavor that comes with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eStagg was long known as \u003cstrong\u003eStagg Jr.\u003c\/strong\u003e, the batched, more accessible sibling of the annual George T. Stagg release from the Antique Collection. The “Jr.” has been dropped from the label, but it’s the same line, made at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. This is the third batch released under the 2026 code.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhy Every Batch Has a Different Proof\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eStagg is never cut with water, so its proof comes entirely from the barrels selected for each batch and how much they concentrated through evaporation in their warehouse positions. That’s why you’ll see Stagg batches from about 124 up to the high 120s and beyond. Batch 26C landed at 124.6 proof, one of the lower proofs in recent years, which many drinkers find easier to approach than the hottest batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHow Stagg Is Made\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eStagg is made from Buffalo Trace’s low-rye Mash Bill #1, the same recipe behind Eagle Rare and Buffalo Trace Bourbon. It’s aged around eight years (retailers list 8 to 9) in new charred American white oak, then bottled uncut and unfiltered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNotes combine the brand’s profile and critic and retailer descriptions for Batch 26C.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chocolate, brown sugar, cherry, and clove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooked cherries and cherry pie filling over charred oak, with brown sugar, caramel, vanilla, and cocoa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and syrupy, with rich molasses, bitter chocolate, and dark fruit, then barrel-proof heat with clove, black pepper, leather, and tobacco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally long and warming, with earthy spice, toasted oak, and lingering dark fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA bourbon this big pairs with big flavors: dark chocolate, aged cheddar, smoked brisket, ribeye, and bacon. It also goes with pecan pie, bourbon cherries, and a good cigar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt 124.6 proof, Stagg is made for slow sipping. Pour a small measure neat, and try it again with a few drops of water or one large ice cube, which opens up the fruit, caramel, and spice and tames the heat. It isn’t a mixing bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Stagg Batch 26C?\u003c\/strong\u003e 124.6 proof (62.3% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat happened to Stagg Jr.?\u003c\/strong\u003e It’s the same line. Buffalo Trace dropped “Jr.” from the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e The brand says Stagg is aged eight years, and retailers list this batch at 8 to 9 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it chill filtered?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It’s uncut and unfiltered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the proof change each batch?\u003c\/strong\u003e Stagg is bottled at natural barrel proof, so each batch’s proof depends on the barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat mash bill does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1, a low-rye recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it the same as George T. Stagg?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. George T. Stagg is the older, rarer annual Antique Collection release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it hard to find?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Allocation is limited, and bottles sell quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eExplore More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLooking for more from Buffalo Trace? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/qualityliquorstore.com\/collections\/buffalo-trace\"\u003eShop the full Buffalo Trace collection\u003c\/a\u003e for barrel picks and more, or browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/qualityliquorstore.com\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003eBourbon collection\u003c\/a\u003e for more high-proof Kentucky bourbons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Quality Liquor Store Guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt Quality Liquor Store, we guarantee the authenticity and quality of every bottle we sell. All of our products are sourced directly from authorized distributors, and every order is carefully packaged to arrive safely at your door, with extra care taken for allocated bottles like this one. Shop with confidence knowing your bourbon is in good hands.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"George T. Stagg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50779504640258,"sku":null,"price":229.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/3289\/2418\/files\/georgetstaggjrbourbon.jpg?v=1783206184","url":"https:\/\/qualityliquorstore.com\/es\/products\/stagg-kentucky-straight-bourbon-batch-26c-124-6-proof","provider":"Quality Liquor Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}