The Story
136.1 proof. Uncut. Unfiltered. George T. Stagg 2024 — the most recent annual BTAC release of one of the world's most consistently celebrated bourbons.
George T. Stagg is the flagship of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection — released annually in extremely limited fall allocation, uncut and unfiltered at natural barrel proof. The 2024 at 136.1 proof continues the series at a high-proof point, nearly matching the 2023 (135 proof) and joining the 2022 (138.7), 2015 (138.2), and 2014 (138.1) in the high-proof tier of the series' history. The 2016 at 144.1 remains the all-time record.
The 2024 is the most current GTS vintage and represents the present state of Buffalo Trace's finest barrel selection program. Each annual BTAC Stagg is a different barrel selection at its natural proof — the 2024 is the latest documented chapter in the series that collectors build verticals of.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Very deep amber with the concentration of BTAC barrel-strength aging.
- Nose: Dark chocolate, caramel, brown sugar, and bold rye spice — the GTS character at 136.1 proof.
- Palate: Powerful and complex — chocolate, caramel, and rye spice balanced at high proof. Remarkably integrated.
- Finish: Extraordinarily long — dried cherry, cloves, and smoke through a deeply satisfying close.
Specs
- Distillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky
- Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Proof: 136.1 (68.05% ABV)
- Bottling: Uncut, unfiltered
- Release: 2024 BTAC Annual Release — most recent vintage
- Size: 750ml
Explore the George T. Stagg collection or browse all bourbon at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does 2024 at 136.1 compare to other recent vintages? The 2023 was 135 proof, the 2022 was 138.7, the 2015 was 138.2, the 2014 was 138.1, and the 2016 all-time record was 144.1. At 136.1 the 2024 is in the high-proof tier — above the 2023, slightly below the 2022. All five recent vintages (2014, 2015, 2022, 2023, 2024) are currently available in the Wooden Cork GTS collection.
- Is the 2024 GTS still available? Yes — the most recent vintage, available now.
- How does GTS differ from Stagg (formerly Stagg Jr)? BTAC GTS is one of five annual releases in extremely limited allocation. Stagg (renamed from Stagg Jr in 2022) uses the same barrel-strength philosophy in broader batches for greater accessibility. GTS is the flagship.
Description
136.1 proof. Uncut. Unfiltered. George T. Stagg 2024 — the most recent annual BTAC release of one of the world's most consistently celebrated bourbons.
George T. Stagg is the flagship of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection — released annually in extremely limited fall allocation, uncut and unfiltered at natural barrel proof. The 2024 at 136.1 proof continues the series at a high-proof point, nearly matching the 2023 (135 proof) and joining the 2022 (138.7), 2015 (138.2), and 2014 (138.1) in the high-proof tier of the series' history. The 2016 at 144.1 remains the all-time record.
The 2024 is the most current GTS vintage and represents the present state of Buffalo Trace's finest barrel selection program. Each annual BTAC Stagg is a different barrel selection at its natural proof — the 2024 is the latest documented chapter in the series that collectors build verticals of.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Very deep amber with the concentration of BTAC barrel-strength aging.
- Nose: Dark chocolate, caramel, brown sugar, and bold rye spice — the GTS character at 136.1 proof.
- Palate: Powerful and complex — chocolate, caramel, and rye spice balanced at high proof. Remarkably integrated.
- Finish: Extraordinarily long — dried cherry, cloves, and smoke through a deeply satisfying close.
Specs
- Distillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky
- Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Proof: 136.1 (68.05% ABV)
- Bottling: Uncut, unfiltered
- Release: 2024 BTAC Annual Release — most recent vintage
- Size: 750ml
Explore the George T. Stagg collection or browse all bourbon at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does 2024 at 136.1 compare to other recent vintages? The 2023 was 135 proof, the 2022 was 138.7, the 2015 was 138.2, the 2014 was 138.1, and the 2016 all-time record was 144.1. At 136.1 the 2024 is in the high-proof tier — above the 2023, slightly below the 2022. All five recent vintages (2014, 2015, 2022, 2023, 2024) are currently available in the Wooden Cork GTS collection.
- Is the 2024 GTS still available? Yes — the most recent vintage, available now.
- How does GTS differ from Stagg (formerly Stagg Jr)? BTAC GTS is one of five annual releases in extremely limited allocation. Stagg (renamed from Stagg Jr in 2022) uses the same barrel-strength philosophy in broader batches for greater accessibility. GTS is the flagship.
