George T. Stagg

George T. Stagg is a limited-production bourbon whiskey distributed by Buffalo Trace Distillery, as part of the distillery's "Antique Collection " series. It is a high proof uncut and unfiltered bourbon, aged for approximately 15 years.It has been distributed only once a year in the fall, but in 2005 a second spring release was added. It is rarely found outside of the southern U.S, but some is distributed in other major cities.

Releases

* 2002: 137.6 proof/68.8% ABV
* 2003 (Hazmat): 142.7 proof/71.35% ABV
* 2004: 129 proof/64.5% ABV
* Spring 2005 Lot A: Kentucky release, 130.9 proof/65.45% ABV
* Spring 2005 Lot B: non-Kentucky release, 131.8 proof/65.9% ABV
* Fall 2005 (Hazmat II): 141.2 proof/70.6% ABV
* 2006 (Hazmat III): 140.6 proof/70.3% ABV
* 2007 (Hazmat IV): 144.8 proof/72.4% ABV

The 2003, Fall 2005, 2006, and 2007 releases have been nicknamed "Hazmat," because their extremely high alcohol content precludes them from being taken aboard commercial flights.