{"product_id":"stagg-kentucky-straight-bourbon-batch-26c-124-6-proof","title":"Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Batch 26C 124.6 Proof","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #2b2b2b; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 26px; color: #1a1a1a; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eStagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon — Batch 26C\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; color: #8a6b5a; margin-top: 0;\"\u003e124.6 Proof — Uncut, Unfiltered, Barrel Strength\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eStagg (formerly known as Stagg Jr.) is Buffalo Trace Distillery's celebrated cask-strength bourbon series — a more accessible, batched counterpart to the legendary George T. Stagg from the distillery's Antique Collection. Bottled uncut and unfiltered straight from the barrel, Stagg delivers the raw, robust intensity serious bourbon collectors seek, without dilution to a standard bottling strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatch 26C\u003c\/strong\u003e is bottled at a bold 124.6 proof (62.3% ABV), the third barrel selection released under the 2026 batch code. Because Stagg is never cut with water, the proof and character of every batch is determined entirely by the specific barrels selected — how much they concentrated through evaporation in their unique warehouse positions during aging. This is what makes each Stagg batch a distinct expression, prized by collectors who build side-by-side verticals across releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eDistilled on Buffalo Trace's Mash Bill #1 (a low-rye bourbon recipe) and aged approximately 8–9 years, Batch 26C carries the hallmark Stagg profile: deep sweetness, heavy mouthfeel, and building spice that unfolds as it opens in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 19px; color: #1a1a1a; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eLike every Stagg release, Batch 26C is expected to showcase the series' signature high-proof intensity — typically featuring notes of dark chocolate, brown sugar, caramel, dark cherry, and charred oak, with a long, warming finish and building spice. As with every batch, subtle variations in barrel selection give 26C its own distinct character within the broader Stagg family. We'll update this listing with detailed tasting notes as reviews of this specific batch are published.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 19px; color: #1a1a1a; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eBest enjoyed neat in a tasting glass — let it rest for several minutes to open up before your first sip. A few drops of water can help soften the heat and reveal more sweetness and spice, while a single large ice cube offers a slower, more relaxed pour for those who prefer it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 19px; color: #1a1a1a; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eWhy Collectors Seek This Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 16px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUncut, unfiltered barrel-proof bourbon from the legendary Buffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly allocated, limited-availability release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinct batch character — no two Stagg batches are exactly alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged approximately 8–9 years for genuine depth and maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA more accessible entry point into the barrel-proof intensity of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 19px; color: #1a1a1a; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold; width: 40%;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e750mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e62.3% Alc. Vol. (124.6 Proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eNo Official Age Statement (Approx. 8–9 Years)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eUncut, Unfiltered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBatch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e26C — Third 2026 Batch Release\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #7a7a7a; margin-top: 20px; font-style: italic;\"\u003ePlease drink responsibly. Must be 21+ to purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ SECTION --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #1a1a1a; margin-top: 45px; border-top: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding-top: 30px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eWhat does the \"26C\" batch code mean?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eBuffalo Trace uses a year-batch code system for Stagg releases: \"26\" refers to 2026, and \"C\" indicates this is the third distinct barrel selection released that year, following batches 26A and 26B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eWhy does the proof vary between Stagg batches?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eStagg is bottled at natural barrel proof without any water added. Because proof depends entirely on how each barrel concentrated during aging (based on its warehouse position and evaporation), every batch comes out at a slightly different strength and flavor intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eHow is Stagg different from George T. Stagg?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eStagg (formerly Stagg Jr.) was created to bring the barrel-proof intensity of George T. Stagg — the flagship of Buffalo Trace's Antique Collection — to a wider audience in a more accessible, higher-volume batch release format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eHow old is this bourbon?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eStagg does not carry an official age statement, but the series is widely known to be aged approximately 8–9 years in Buffalo Trace's warehouses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eIs this bourbon chill-filtered?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eNo. Stagg is bottled uncut and unfiltered, preserving the whiskey's full texture, natural oils, and concentrated barrel-strength character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eHow should I drink a high-proof bourbon like this?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eMost enthusiasts recommend sipping it neat in a tasting glass, letting it rest for a few minutes to open up. A few drops of water can soften the heat and bring out more sweetness and spice if the proof feels too intense at first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eIs Batch 26C a limited release?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eYes. Like all Stagg releases, Batch 26C is a highly allocated, limited-availability bourbon. 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