{"product_id":"stagg-kentucky-straight-bourbon-batch-25c-125-6-proof","title":"Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 25C 125.6 Proof 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eStagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 25C is Buffalo Trace Distillery's barrel proof, batch release expression, formerly released as Stagg Jr. until its 2022 rebrand, carrying the name of George T. Stagg, the 19th century figure who built the distillery now bearing his name into one of Kentucky's largest distilling operations. Released in Winter 2025, this batch is aged roughly 8-9 years in new charred American oak using Buffalo Trace's classic Mash Bill #1 (low rye), bottled uncut and unfiltered with no water added and no chill filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMash Bill: #1 (low rye)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAging: Approximately 8-9 years, new charred American oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBatch: 25C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV: 62.8% (125.6 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNose: Rich caramel, dark chocolate, toasted oak, molasses, and deep spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePalate: Full-bodied, with brown sugar, roasted nuts, vanilla, dark fruit, and peppery cinnamon spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Long and warming, with tobacco leaf, seasoned oak, and maple syrup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAlready being called the standout \"Goldilocks\" release of the 2025 lineup, Batch 25C is praised by reviewers for finding a sweet spot, more approachable than the fiery 25A but richer and more complex than 25B, delivering surprising smoothness at its considerable proof, best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to open the aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat does Stagg Batch 25C taste like?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRich caramel and dark chocolate on the nose, with brown sugar, roasted nuts, and dark fruit on the palate, finishing long with tobacco leaf and maple syrup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIs this the same as George T. Stagg?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, this is part of the separate Stagg brand (formerly Stagg Jr.), not the annual Buffalo Trace Antique Collection release; it's younger and more accessible but shares the same production DNA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow does Batch 25C compare to other 2025 batches?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReviewers consider it the standout of the three major 2025 releases, more balanced than the hotter 25A and richer than 25B.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stagg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47689000255572,"sku":"STG-B25C-1256-750","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/1691\/2212\/files\/StaggKentuckyStraightBourbonBatch25C125.6Proof.webp?v=1789635290","url":"https:\/\/estatesliquor.com\/products\/stagg-kentucky-straight-bourbon-batch-25c-125-6-proof","provider":"Estates Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}