{"product_id":"stagg-jr-barrel-proof-bourbon-whiskey-batch-4-132-2-proof","title":"Stagg Jr. Barrel Proof Bourbon Whiskey Batch 4 132.2 Proof","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStagg Jr. Barrel Proof Bourbon Whiskey Batch 4 132.2 Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e is an early and highly collectible release from the renowned \u003cstrong\u003eStagg Jr. Barrel Proof Bourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e series produced by Buffalo Trace Distillery. Released in \u003cstrong\u003e2015\u003c\/strong\u003e, Batch 4 continued the series' signature approach of delivering bold Kentucky straight bourbon \u003cstrong\u003euncut and unfiltered at barrel proof\u003c\/strong\u003e. Bottled at an intense \u003cstrong\u003e132.2 proof (66.1% ABV)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this release combines concentrated sweetness, robust oak, and powerful spice. As one of the earliest numbered Stagg Jr. batches, Batch 4 has become increasingly desirable among collectors building a complete vertical of this celebrated series.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowerful and richly layered, Stagg Jr. Batch 4 opens with aromas of dark caramel, vanilla, brown sugar, ripe cherry, and charred oak. The palate delivers concentrated flavors of caramelized sugar, dark fruit, vanilla, cinnamon, black pepper, and toasted oak, accompanied by the substantial warmth expected from its barrel-proof strength. The experience concludes with a \u003cstrong\u003elong, intense finish\u003c\/strong\u003e filled with lingering caramel, dark cherry, oak char, vanilla, pepper, and warming baking spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  • \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark caramel, vanilla, brown sugar, ripe cherry, charred oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  • \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramelized sugar, dark fruit, vanilla, cinnamon, black pepper, toasted oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  • \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and powerful with lingering caramel, dark cherry, oak char, vanilla, pepper, and baking spice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• What is Stagg Jr. Batch 4?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStagg Jr. Batch 4 is an early release in Buffalo Trace Distillery's \u003cstrong\u003eStagg Jr. Barrel Proof Bourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e series, bottled uncut and unfiltered to preserve its full barrel-strength character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• When was Stagg Jr. Batch 4 released?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStagg Jr. Batch 4 was released in \u003cstrong\u003e2015\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it one of the earlier releases in the original numbered Stagg Jr. series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Who produces Stagg Jr. Bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStagg Jr. is produced by \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e in Frankfort, Kentucky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Is Stagg Jr. Batch 4 collectible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. As one of the \u003cstrong\u003eearly numbered Stagg Jr. batches\u003c\/strong\u003e, Batch 4 is particularly desirable among collectors seeking older releases or assembling a complete Stagg Jr. vertical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Is Stagg Jr. the same as Stagg?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The bourbon was originally released as \u003cstrong\u003eStagg Jr.\u003c\/strong\u003e before Buffalo Trace later removed the “Jr.” designation. Newer releases are simply labeled \u003cstrong\u003eStagg\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• What is the ABV and proof?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStagg Jr. Batch 4 is bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e66.1% ABV (132.2 proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e and is presented uncut and unfiltered.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buffalo Trace Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44550349684839,"sku":null,"price":1399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/2929\/1879\/files\/Stagg_Jr._Barrel_Proof_Bourbon_Whiskey_Batch_18_127.6_Proof.webp?v=1761356287","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyshelf.com\/products\/stagg-jr-barrel-proof-bourbon-whiskey-batch-4-132-2-proof","provider":"Whiskey Shelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}