Why Is Stagg Bourbon Such A Rare Find?

Stagg Jr. was one of Buffalo Trace's cheapest barrel-proof bottles. However, if you haven't been following the industry, the lack of Stagg Jr. bottles on store shelves may worry you.

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Nearly tough to find in some regions. What's the tale? Thankfully, the brand remains popular. Quite the reverse.

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Buffalo Trace revamped Stagg Jr. in November 2021, which is why you see fewer bottles.

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Mid-2022 saw the introduction of Stagg Jr. Batch 17 and 18. The Stagg Jr. label started disappearing quickly from shelves at that point. Many (correctly) thought Stagg Jr.

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Longtime fans of this high-proof bourbon will be glad to know that Stagg Jr. and Papa Stagg's spirits are alive and well in the annual George T. Stagg releases.

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If you locate a bottle of Stagg Jr., especially from Batch 17 or 18, consider it uncommon. Even better, if you find it around $60–$100, grab it. Today's Stagg Jr. bottles are the last of their kind.

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Due to their rarity and popularity, Buffalo Trace bourbons are excellent collectibles, fetching $200 to $400, depending on the batch.

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There's no urgency to sell Buffalo Trace's strong, barrel-strength pure bourbon if you love it. Open that bottle and sip.

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