George T Stag 2025
The undisputed heavyweight of the 2025 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC). For the first time since 2016, George T. Stagg returns to legendary “Hazmat” status, bursting from the barrel at a staggering, unadulterated 142.8 Proof (71.4% ABV). Aged for an impressive 15 years and 4 months, this uncut and unfiltered masterpiece delivers an explosive yet remarkably sophisticated profile of deep vanilla, dark Italian maraschino cherries, and seasoned antique oak. A crown jewel for any serious collector and a landmark release now live on WhiskyBoss.
R19,999.99
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Additional information
| Weight | 5 kg |
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| Dimensions | 25 × 15 × 10 cm |
The Untamed Icon of the 2025 Antique Collection
The annual release of George T. Stagg is always a defining moment for whiskey enthusiasts worldwide, but the 2025 Vintage marks a historic return to form. Distilled in the spring of 2010 and matured for over fifteen years on the choice upper floors of Buffalo Trace’s historic warehouses in Frankfort, Kentucky, this expression has braved the intense climate shifts to forge a bourbon of unparalleled depth, power, and intensity.
Clocking in at 142.8 Proof, this bottling breaks straight through the 140-proof barrier into the highly coveted, rare “Hazmat” territory. Because it is bottled completely uncut and unfiltered, it preserves the thick, oily viscosity and raw, uncompromised barrel-strength character that made the Stagg profile a global phenomenon. Despite its towering proof, the 2026 tasting circuits have highlighted this batch as one of the smoothest, most elegant iterations in over a decadeātrading harsh ethanol burn for a deep, commanding warmth and rich, candy-like dark fruit sweetness.
Official Tasting Notes
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Nose: Rich and commanding. Dense waves of burnt brown sugar, dark chocolate, and old-school root beer blend seamlessly with complex layers of seasoned oak, aged leather, and sweet pipe tobacco.
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Palate: Massive, viscous, and mouth-coating. An immediate explosion of bold vanilla and dark molasses is quickly balanced by sophisticated notes of Italian maraschino cherries, espresso bean, roasted pecans, and heavy, tannic charred wood.
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Finish: Magnificently long, deep, and warming. The legendary “Kentucky Hug” lingers indefinitely, leaving behind fading notes of rich toffee, spicy tobacco leaf, and a touch of peppered rye spice.
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