{"product_id":"stagg-jr-kentucky-straight-bourbon-batch-2-128-7-proof","title":"Stagg Jr. Barrel Proof Bourbon Whiskey Batch 3 132.1 Proof","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStagg Jr. Kentucky Straight Bourbon Batch 3 132.1 Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e is an early and highly collectible release from the celebrated \u003cstrong\u003eStagg Jr. Barrel Proof Bourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e series produced by Buffalo Trace Distillery. Released in \u003cstrong\u003e2014\u003c\/strong\u003e, Batch 3 continued the series' bold approach to Kentucky straight bourbon, bottled \u003cstrong\u003euncut and unfiltered at an intense 132.1 proof (66.05% ABV)\u003c\/strong\u003e. As one of the earliest numbered Stagg Jr. releases, Batch 3 has become increasingly desirable among collectors and enthusiasts seeking the powerful barrel-strength character that established Stagg Jr. as one of Buffalo Trace's most sought-after bourbons.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich and intensely flavorful, Stagg Jr. Batch 3 opens with aromas of dark caramel, brown sugar, vanilla, ripe cherry, and charred oak. The palate delivers concentrated layers of caramelized sugar, dark fruit, vanilla, cinnamon, black pepper, and toasted oak, supported by substantial barrel-proof warmth. The finish is \u003cstrong\u003elong, powerful, and warming\u003c\/strong\u003e, leaving behind lingering notes of caramel, dark cherry, oak char, vanilla, pepper, and 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, brown sugar, vanilla, 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 3?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStagg Jr. Batch 3 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 3 released?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStagg Jr. Batch 3 was released in \u003cstrong\u003e2014\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it one of the earliest 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 3 collectible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. As one of the \u003cstrong\u003eearliest Stagg Jr. batches\u003c\/strong\u003e, Batch 3 is highly desirable among collectors, particularly those building complete vertical collections of the original numbered releases.\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 under the \u003cstrong\u003eStagg Jr.\u003c\/strong\u003e name. Buffalo Trace later removed the “Jr.” designation, with subsequent releases 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 3 is bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e66.05% ABV (132.1 proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e and is presented uncut and unfiltered.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buffalo Trace Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44550320947303,"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-kentucky-straight-bourbon-batch-2-128-7-proof","provider":"Whiskey Shelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}