Stagg Jr. Barrel Proof Bourbon Whiskey Batch 14 130.2 Proof is a highly sought-after Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey from Buffalo Trace Distillery, bottled uncut and unfiltered to preserve its full barrel-strength intensity. Released in 2020, Batch 14 is bottled at a powerful 130.2 proof (65.1% ABV) and stands as one of the notable releases from the original Stagg Jr. series. Combining concentrated sweetness, robust oak, dark fruit, and bold spice, Batch 14 delivers the rich and uncompromising character that has made Stagg Jr. a favorite among barrel-proof bourbon enthusiasts and collectors.

Powerful and deeply layered, Stagg Jr. Batch 14 opens with aromas of dark caramel, vanilla, brown sugar, ripe cherry, and toasted oak. The palate delivers concentrated flavors of caramelized sugar, dark fruit, vanilla, cinnamon, cocoa, black pepper, and charred oak, backed by substantial barrel-proof warmth. Its rich mouthfeel leads into a long, intense finish filled with lingering caramel, dark cherry, vanilla, oak char, chocolate, and warming baking spice.

TASTING NOTES

  • Nose: Dark caramel, vanilla, brown sugar, ripe cherry, toasted oak

  • Palate: Caramelized sugar, dark fruit, vanilla, cinnamon, cocoa, black pepper, charred oak

  • Finish: Long and powerful with lingering caramel, dark cherry, vanilla, oak char, chocolate, and warming spice

FAQS

• What is Stagg Jr. Batch 14?

Stagg Jr. Batch 14 is a barrel-proof Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey from Buffalo Trace Distillery, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 130.2 proof.

• When was Stagg Jr. Batch 14 released?

Stagg Jr. Batch 14 was released in 2020 as part of the original numbered Stagg Jr. series.

• Who produces Stagg Jr. Bourbon?

Stagg Jr. is produced by Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky.

• Is Stagg Jr. Batch 14 collectible?

Yes. Batch 14 is part of the original Stagg Jr. numbered batch series and has become increasingly desirable among collectors seeking individual releases or assembling a complete Stagg Jr. vertical.

• Is Stagg Jr. the same as Stagg?

Yes. The bourbon was originally released under the Stagg Jr. name before Buffalo Trace later removed the “Jr.” designation. Newer releases are simply labeled Stagg.

• What is the ABV and proof?

Stagg Jr. Batch 14 is bottled at 65.1% ABV (130.2 proof) and is presented uncut and unfiltered.