GEORGE T. STAGG BOURBON WHISKEY 2025 HAZMAT 142.8 PROOF

GEORGE T. STAGG 2025 HAZMAT 142.8 PROOF

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | 71.4% ABV (142.8 Proof) | 750 mL | Single Barrel, Uncut & Unfiltered

PROCESS & PROFILE

This exceptional release from Buffalo Trace Distillery is part of its prestigious Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. The 2025 edition of George T. Stagg is matured for 15 years and 4 months before bottling at a remarkable 142.8 proof. It is drawn from select barrels and bottled uncut and unfiltered to preserve maximum flavour intensity and depth. 

TASTING NOTES

• Nose: Rich vanilla, toasted oak, dark cherries and subtle tobacco.

• Palate: Dense and bold—blackberry, dark chocolate, roasted pecan, and charred wood with spice heat.

• Finish: Long, full-bodied and warming with lingering toffee, oak char and peppered rye spice.

WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL

• Bottled at 142.8 proof (71.4% ABV)—the highest-proof Stagg release to date. 

• Aged for over 15 years, giving depth, complexity and maturity. 

• Part of the annual Antique Collection, making it highly allocated and sought after by collectors.

• Single-barrel style, uncut and unfiltered, reflecting raw cask expression without dilution.

HOW TO ENJOY

Pour this bourbon neat in a Glencairn or tulip glass to appreciate the full aroma and intensity. Consider adding a teaspoon of water or one large ice cube if the proof is too bold. Ideal with rich desserts (dark chocolate), roasted nuts or a fine cigar to complement its robust character. Best sipped slowly—this is a contemplative whiskey for serious bourbon lovers.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What is George T. Stagg 2025 Hazmat 142.8 Proof?
   It is the 2025 release of George T. Stagg, part of Buffalo Trace’s Antique Collection, bottled at 142.8 proof.

2. What is the alcohol content?
   71.4% ABV (142.8 proof).

3. Is it cut or filtered?
   No—it is uncut and unfiltered, retaining full barrel strength.

4. How long is it aged?
   Approximately 15 years and 4 months.

5. Where is it produced?
   At Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, USA.