{"product_id":"stagg-jr-kentucky-straight-bourbon-batch-3-132-1-proof","title":"Stagg Jr. Barrel Proof Bourbon Whiskey Batch 2 128.7 Proof","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStagg Jr. Kentucky Straight Bourbon Batch 2 128.7 Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e is an early and highly collectible release from the legendary \u003cstrong\u003eStagg Jr. Barrel Proof Bourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e series produced by Buffalo Trace Distillery. Released following the inaugural Batch 1, \u003cstrong\u003eBatch 2\u003c\/strong\u003e continued the series’ uncompromising approach with an uncut, unfiltered Kentucky straight bourbon bottled at an intense \u003cstrong\u003e128.7 proof (64.35% ABV)\u003c\/strong\u003e. As one of the earliest numbered Stagg Jr. releases, Batch 2 offers enthusiasts a glimpse into the beginnings of a series that would eventually become one of the most sought-after barrel-proof bourbons in the Buffalo Trace portfolio.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBold and full-bodied, Stagg Jr. Batch 2 opens with concentrated aromas of dark caramel, vanilla, brown sugar, ripe cherry, and charred oak. The palate delivers powerful layers of caramelized sugar, dark fruit, vanilla, cinnamon, black pepper, and toasted oak, accompanied by substantial barrel-proof warmth. The experience concludes with a \u003cstrong\u003elong, intense finish\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring 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 2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStagg Jr. Batch 2 is an early release in Buffalo Trace Distillery’s \u003cstrong\u003eStagg Jr. Barrel Proof Bourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e series, bottled uncut and unfiltered to showcase its full barrel-strength character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• When was Stagg Jr. Batch 2 released?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStagg Jr. Batch 2 was released in \u003cstrong\u003e2014\u003c\/strong\u003e, following the inaugural Batch 1 release from 2013.\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 2 collectible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. As one of the \u003cstrong\u003eearliest numbered Stagg Jr. batches\u003c\/strong\u003e, Batch 2 has become increasingly desirable among collectors, particularly those assembling vertical collections of the original Stagg Jr. 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 dropped the “Jr.” designation, and current 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 2 is bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e64.35% ABV (128.7 proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e and is presented uncut and unfiltered.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buffalo Trace Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44550325174375,"sku":null,"price":1499.99,"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-3-132-1-proof","provider":"Whiskey Shelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}