Factory Tour, tastings, flagship shop:
113 Great Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky, USABuy online directly from the producer:
www.buffalotracedistillery.com/shop.htmlExperimental phase: initial rating derived from official awards and critic reviews
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold
2021, 2020, 2017
USC- Ultimate Spirits Challenge - Top 100
2020
Stagg Jr. Kentucky Straight Bourbon is a high-proof, full-bodied bourbon produced by Buffalo Trace Distillery, part of the Sazerac Company. Named after George T. Stagg, a legendary figure in bourbon history, this whiskey is known for its bold, intense flavors and rich complexity.
It is bottled at a higher proof (around 130 proof), delivering a powerful experience with notes of dark chocolate, caramel, oak, and spice. Despite its strength, Stagg Jr. maintains a smooth, warm finish, making it a favorite among bourbon enthusiasts.
Buffalo Trace Distillery, located in Frankfort, Kentucky, is celebrated as the oldest continuously operating distillery in the United States, with a rich history of over 200 years. Founded by Colonel E. H. Taylor Jr. and later expanded under George T.
Stagg, the distillery has survived challenges such as floods, fires, and Prohibition, during which it produced whiskey for medicinal purposes. Today, it is known for its wide range of highly acclaimed bourbons and whiskeys, including Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Eagle Rare, and the Pappy Van Winkle line.