George T Stagg Bourbon (2025) is part of the highly coveted Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC), released annually in limited quantities. The 2025 expression is bottled at a staggering 142.8 proof, making it one of the most powerful bourbons in recent years. Aged for 15 years and 4 months in hand-selected oak barrels, this release exemplifies Buffalo Trace’s mastery of high-proof, long-aged bourbon.
The nose opens with barrel char, root beer, aged oak, rich cinnamon cake, dark caramel, spiced apple tart, and hints of star anise. On the palate, flavors of cinnamon stick, vanilla bean, root beer candy, dried cherry, and baking spices unfold with bold rye spice and chewy oak. The finish is long and warming, with lingering notes of cinnamon apple sauce, spiced caramel, and tobacco leaf.
With its deep mahogany color, robust flavor profile, and limited availability, George T. Stagg Bourbon 2025 continues the legacy of one of bourbon’s most iconic names. It remains a collector’s treasure and a benchmark for barrel-proof bourbon excellence.
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