About the product
George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey represents the pinnacle of Buffalo Trace Distillery's craft. This 2025 release delivers a complex profile with rich notes of oak, caramel, and spice, bottled at barrel proof for authentic character. Aged to perfection in new charred American oak barrels, each bottle showcases the depth and complexity that defines this legendary bourbon. A collector's favorite and a connoisseur's choice for those seeking uncompromising quality and bold flavor.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairings
Tasting Notes
- Nose: A "commanding" aroma of deep seasoned oak, dark cherry, and raisins. Reviewers also note a savory hint of maple syrup and dusty grains.
- Palate: Hits with massive intensity. You'll find lush toffee, dark chocolate, and fudge, layered with tobacco leaf, aged leather, and molasses. Despite the 142.8 proof, it is praised for having a "surprising drinkability" once you get past the initial heat.
- Finish: Extremely long and warming. The leather and tobacco notes linger for minutes, while the dark fruit fades into a rich, earthy oak dryness.
About the brand
The brand is named after one of the most influential figures in whiskey history. George T. Stagg (1835–1912) was a Civil War veteran and a whiskey salesman who eventually purchased the O.F.C. Distillery (now Buffalo Trace) from Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. during a period of financial hardship.Stagg didn't just maintain the distillery; he built it into the most dominant American distillery of the 19th century. In 1900, the distillery was actually renamed the George T. Stagg Distillery, a name it held for nearly a century until it was rebranded as Buffalo Trace in 1999.
