| Category | Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey |
|---|---|
| Country | Region | USA | Frankfort, KY |
| Distillery | Buffalo Trace Distillery |
| Age statement | NAS (minimum 4 years per TTB; rumored 7–9 years old) |
| Alcohol % | Proof | 63.9% | 127.8 pf |
| Release | Batch 24B — Fall 2024 |
| Mash bill | Non-disclosed (speculated BT Mash Bill #1: ~82% corn, 8% rye, 10% barley) |
| Cask type | New charred American oak, Char Level 4; entry proof 125 |
| Price point | 65 - 300 |
| Bottle status | Active |
Stagg 24B
Appearance / Color
Deep amber, mahogany core, copper highlights; oily and viscous with slow-forming legs
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Dark cherry, cherry cola, fig, caramel, vanilla, crème brûlée, brandy-soaked baked apple, strawberry rhubarb, brown sugar, sweet oak, leather, light baking spice
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Cherry syrup, caramel, cherry soda, vanilla, strawberry, cinnamon, black pepper, cocoa, coffee, apple pie, red licorice, sweet oak, leather — rich and oily mouthfeel, dense caramel, dark fruit, chocolate, clove, and heavy barrel-char structure.
Finish
Long, viscous, semi-sweet — cherry, caramel, oak tannin, coffee, cocoa, pepper; warm and lingering; mild dry oak in later minutes
Stagg (formerly Stagg Jr.) was introduced in 2013 as a more accessible, barrel proof companion to George T. Stagg — the ultra-rare BTAC flagship. Buffalo Trace dropped the “Jr.” suffix starting with Batch 18 in 2021. Releases go twice a year, labeled by year and letter: 24A was Summer 2024; 24B is Fall 2024. Age is not officially stated beyond the 4-year minimum, but is widely believed to be 7–9 years. This is not George T. Stagg — the two bottles share a distillery and spirit character but are entirely different releases at very different price and allocation levels. At 127.8 proof, Batch 24B lands near the lower end of the historical range (126.4–134.4 proof across all 25 batches). The lower proof shows up in the profile — 24B is notably fruit-forward and softer on the heat than batches in the 130+ range. Reviewers characterize it as one of the fruitier recent Stagg releases, distinguishing it from the more oak-dominant and leathery 24A released earlier the same year. The consensus places it as a competent, drinkable batch — not widely ranked among the all-time favorites (Batches 12, 14, 18, and B22 hold those spots) but a solid entry point for the series. Not Bottled in Bond. Not a store pick or single barrel. Not finished in a secondary cask. Bottled uncut and non-chill filtered directly from new charred American oak at natural barrel proof.
Stagg 24B
Category: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Country | Region: USA | Frankfort, KY
Distillery: Buffalo Trace Distillery
Age statement: NAS (minimum 4 years per TTB; rumored 7–9 years old)
Alcohol: 63.9% | Proof: 127.8
Release: Batch 24B — Fall 2024
Mash bill: Non-disclosed (speculated BT Mash Bill #1: ~82% corn, 8% rye, 10% barley)
Cask type: New charred American oak, Char Level 4; entry proof 125
Price point: 65 - 300
Appearance / Color: Deep amber, mahogany core, copper highlights; oily and viscous with slow-forming legs
Nose / Aroma / Smell: Dark cherry, cherry cola, fig, caramel, vanilla, crème brûlée, brandy-soaked baked apple, strawberry rhubarb, brown sugar, sweet oak, leather, light baking spice
Flavor / Taste / Palate: Cherry syrup, caramel, cherry soda, vanilla, strawberry, cinnamon, black pepper, cocoa, coffee, apple pie, red licorice, sweet oak, leather — rich and oily mouthfeel, dense caramel, dark fruit, chocolate, clove, and heavy barrel-char structure.
Finish: Long, viscous, semi-sweet — cherry, caramel, oak tannin, coffee, cocoa, pepper; warm and lingering; mild dry oak in later minutes
Stagg (formerly Stagg Jr.) was introduced in 2013 as a more accessible, barrel proof companion to George T. Stagg — the ultra-rare BTAC flagship. Buffalo Trace dropped the “Jr.” suffix starting with Batch 18 in 2021. Releases go twice a year, labeled by year and letter: 24A was Summer 2024; 24B is Fall 2024. Age is not officially stated beyond the 4-year minimum, but is widely believed to be 7–9 years. This is not George T. Stagg — the two bottles share a distillery and spirit character but are entirely different releases at very different price and allocation levels. At 127.8 proof, Batch 24B lands near the lower end of the historical range (126.4–134.4 proof across all 25 batches). The lower proof shows up in the profile — 24B is notably fruit-forward and softer on the heat than batches in the 130+ range. Reviewers characterize it as one of the fruitier recent Stagg releases, distinguishing it from the more oak-dominant and leathery 24A released earlier the same year. The consensus places it as a competent, drinkable batch — not widely ranked among the all-time favorites (Batches 12, 14, 18, and B22 hold those spots) but a solid entry point for the series. Not Bottled in Bond. Not a store pick or single barrel. Not finished in a secondary cask. Bottled uncut and non-chill filtered directly from new charred American oak at natural barrel proof.