{"product_id":"stagg-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey-batch-26b-125-2-proof","title":"Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 26B 125.2 Proof","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 26B 125.2 Proof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 26B is a bold, uncut and unfiltered bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery, bottled at a powerful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e125.2 proof (62.6% ABV)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Part of the highly sought-after Stagg series, Batch 26B delivers the full-bodied intensity and rich flavor that have made Stagg a favorite among barrel-proof bourbon enthusiasts. Bottled at barrel strength, this release showcases concentrated sweetness, dark fruit, spice, and oak without being diluted down to a standard proof.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe nose opens with rich caramel, vanilla, dark cherry, and toasted oak followed by hints of chocolate and baking spice. The palate is powerful and full-bodied, bringing layers of brown sugar, cherry, vanilla, cocoa, cinnamon, and charred oak. The finish is long and warming with lingering dark fruit, caramelized sugar, peppery spice, and seasoned oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  • \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Caramel, vanilla, dark cherry, cocoa, toasted oak, baking spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  • \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brown sugar, ripe cherry, vanilla, dark chocolate, cinnamon, charred oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  • \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long and warming with dark fruit, caramel, peppery spice, cocoa, and seasoned oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• What is Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 26B?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStagg Batch 26B is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebarrel-proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from Buffalo Trace Distillery and part of the highly allocated Stagg series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• What proof is Stagg Batch 26B?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStagg Batch 26B is bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e125.2 proof, or 62.6% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Is Stagg Batch 26B barrel proof?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Stagg is bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebarrel strength and without chill filtration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, preserving its bold flavor, rich texture, and high-proof character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Is Stagg the same as Stagg Jr.?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe expression was originally known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStagg Jr.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before Buffalo Trace removed “Jr.” from the name. Modern releases are simply labeled Stagg while continuing the high-proof bourbon tradition of the original series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Is Stagg Batch 26B limited?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Stagg is released in individual batches with varying proofs and is produced in limited quantities, making specific batches such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e26B at 125.2 proof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e desirable among bourbon enthusiasts and collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• How should Stagg Batch 26B be enjoyed?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStagg Batch 26B can be enjoyed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eneat or with a few drops of water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to open up its concentrated caramel, cherry, chocolate, spice, and oak flavors. Its 125.2-proof strength also stands up well over a large ice cube.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buffalo Trace Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50367234867303,"sku":"088004018580","price":149.99,"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-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey-batch-26b-125-2-proof","provider":"Whiskey Shelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}