George T. Stagg Bourbon Whiskey 2009 141.4 Proof

141.4 proof. Uncut. Unfiltered. George T. Stagg 2009 — from the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection’s ninth year, presenting the most powerful annual BTAC expression at 141.4 natural barrel proof. The 2009 at 141.4 proof is among the higher-proof Stagg vintages, close to the program’s upper range historically.

George T. Stagg is the flagship uncut, unfiltered expression of the BTAC — presented each year at whatever natural barrel proof the selected casks have achieved, without dilution or filtration. The 2009 vintage at 141.4 proof sits well above the recent vintages in the 130–135 range and is just 2.7 proof below the 2016 all-time BTAC record of 144.1. Now over 15 years from its original fall BTAC release.

Specs

• Distillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Uncut, Unfiltered
• Proof: 141.4 (70.7% ABV)
• Release: 2009 BTAC Annual Release
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the 2009 GTS compare to the 2004 GTS also in the collection?

The 2004 (129 proof) and 2009 (141.4 proof) represent two different eras of the Stagg program. The 2009 at 141.4 is 12.4 proof above the 2004 — one of the most powerful early BTAC Stagg vintages, close to the 2016 all-time record (144.1). The 2004 is from the BTAC’s founding era; the 2009 from the program’s more established phase.