Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 26B 125.2 Proof

Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 26B

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | 62.6% ABV | 125.2 Proof | 750mL | Frankfort, Kentucky | Batch 26B | 8 Years | Barrel Proof | Uncut & Unfiltered

Process & Profile

Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 26B is the 2026 Batch 26B release of Buffalo Trace Distillery’s highly allocated barrel-proof bourbon. Bottled 125.2 proof (62.6% ABV) this batch is released uncut and unfiltered, preserving the concentrated texture, flavor, and intensity that have made Stagg one of the most sought-after high-proof bourbons produced at Buffalo Trace. Multiple current bottle listings confirm Batch 26B at 125.2 proof.

Buffalo Trace officially describes Stagg as bourbon aged eight years in charred white oak barrels and released without dilution or filtration. The distillery’s established Stagg flavor profile centers on chocolate, brown sugar, bold spice, cherry, clove, and lingering smokiness.

Each Stagg batch is bottled at its own natural barrel strength, so proof varies from release to release. Batch 26B’s 125.2 proof distinguishes it from earlier Stagg releases and gives collectors a specific 2026 bottling to seek out and compare alongside other batches in the series.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Dark caramel, brown sugar, cherry, vanilla, charred oak, and warming baking spice.

• Palate: Rich chocolate and caramelized sugar layered with dark cherry, brown sugar, clove, oak, and bold spice.

• Finish: Long and warming with lingering cherry, clove, seasoned oak, dark sweetness, and subtle smoke.

What Makes It Special

• Batch 26B is a distinct 2026 release within Buffalo Trace’s highly allocated Stagg series.

• Bottled 125.2 proof (62.6% ABV) a proof specific to this batch.

• Officially aged eight years in charred white oak barrels

• Bottled uncut and unfiltered without dilution before bottling.

• Buffalo Trace’s official Stagg profile highlights chocolate, brown sugar, cherry, clove, spice, and smoke

• The changing proof from batch to batch makes individual Stagg releases especially appealing for collectors and comparative tastings.

• Part of one of Buffalo Trace Distillery’s most sought-after barrel-proof bourbon lines.

How to Enjoy

Stagg Batch 26B is best tasted neat first in a Glencairn or other whiskey glass. Allowing the bourbon several minutes to rest can help its caramel, chocolate, dark fruit, spice, and oak characteristics emerge beneath the 125.2-proof intensity.

A few drops of water can gradually open the whiskey and soften its alcohol heat while revealing additional sweetness and fruit. It can also be enjoyed over a large ice cube, although collectors and experienced bourbon drinkers will likely want to explore Batch 26B at full strength before adding dilution.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 26B?
   Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 26B is a 2026 barrel-proof bourbon release from Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. It is aged eight years, bottled uncut and unfiltered, and released a batch-specific 125.2 proof.

2. What proof is Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 26B?
   Stagg Batch 26B is bottled at exactly 125.2 proof, or 62.6% ABV Because Stagg is released at barrel proof, the proof changes between batches.

3. How old is Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 26B?
   Buffalo Trace currently describes Stagg as being aged eight years in charred white oak barrels before bottling.

4. Is Stagg Batch 26B the same as Stagg Jr. or George T. Stagg?
   Stagg Jr. is the former name of the current Stagg bourbon line so older releases may still be called Stagg Jr. George T. Stagg is a different whiskey: it is the much older annual barrel-proof bourbon released as part of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. The Batch 26B bottle on this page is the current Staggexpression, not George T. Stagg.

5. Where can I buy Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 26B?
   Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 26B is available at Sip Whiskey directly, a trusted online source for Stagg bourbon, Buffalo Trace releases, barrel-proof whiskey, and rare allocated spirits.

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