Stagg Batch 26C is an eight-year-old barrel-proof Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 124.6 proof.
Produced at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, and matured in new charred white oak barrels, Stagg Batch 26C is bottled uncut and unfiltered at 62.3% ABV (124.6 proof), preserving the whiskey's natural concentration, texture, and barrel character. Each Stagg release carries its own distinct proof reflecting the group of barrels selected, and 26C centers on the rich chocolate, brown sugar, dark fruit, oak, and rye-driven spice associated with Stagg, delivering the powerful structure expected of an undiluted bourbon.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Brown sugar, caramel, dark chocolate, ripe cherry, vanilla, seasoned oak, and warm baking spice.
Palate: Full-bodied and concentrated, with chocolate, molasses, caramelized sugar, dark fruit, charred oak, clove, and bold rye spice.
Finish: Long and warming, with lingering cherry, chocolate, smoky oak, clove, and peppery spice.
Specifications
Distillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky
Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Stagg, barrel proof, uncut & unfiltered)
Batch: 26C
Age: 8 Years
Proof: 124.6 (62.3% ABV)
Size: 750mL
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Frequently Asked Questions
What proof is Batch 26C?
It is bottled at 124.6 proof (62.3% ABV), uncut and unfiltered.
How long is it aged?
Buffalo Trace identifies Stagg as an eight-year-old bourbon matured in new charred white oak barrels.
Is Stagg the same as George T. Stagg?
No — Stagg is the eight-year barrel-proof bourbon released in individually coded batches, while George T. Stagg is the older annual expression from the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection.
