George T. Stagg Bourbon Whiskey 2025 142.8 Proof 750mL is an extraordinarily powerful and highly coveted release from Buffalo Trace’s legendary Antique Collection. The 2025 vintage showcases the bold, uncompromising style that Stagg is known for—bottled at a massive 142.8 proof and offered uncut, unfiltered, and aged to perfection.

Crafted from hand-selected barrels matured for well over a decade, this release bursts with deep, layered intensity. Expect commanding notes of dark cherry, caramelized sugar, rich oak, dark chocolate, vanilla bean, baking spice, tobacco, and roasted nuts, all driven by monumental barrel strength. The 2025 Stagg stands as a true collector’s piece, delivering one of the most robust and memorable bourbon experiences available anywhere.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Dark cherry, caramel, vanilla bean, seasoned oak, cocoa, cinnamon

• Palate: Dense caramel, black cherry, dark chocolate, tobacco leaf, molasses, bold spice

• Finish: Exceptionally long, warm, intense with lingering oak, spice, and dark sweetness

FAQs

• What is the proof of the 2025 George T. Stagg?
This release is bottled at a massive 142.8 proof, completely uncut and unfiltered.

• Is this a limited release?
Yes — Stagg is part of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, produced in extremely limited quantities each year.

• How should I drink it?
Best enjoyed neat, with a few drops of water, or over a single large ice cube to open up its complexity.

• What makes George T. Stagg so sought after?
Its combination of high proof, long aging, intense flavor depth, and rarity make it one of the most collected bourbons in the world.

• How old is the 2025 release?
Stagg releases typically age well over 15 years, though exact aging may vary year to year.

• Does it taste extremely hot?
Despite the high proof, Stagg is known for remarkable balance, offering massive flavor without harshness when sipped properly.