BREAKING NEWS: Buffalo Trace Drops 2021 George T. Stagg Update!

Buffalo Trace has confirmed earlier reports by the New York Times that there will be no George T. Stagg (GTS) in this year's annual Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC). Drew Mayville, master blender and director of quality said, “If the taste doesn’t match our expectations, then we will not release it to our customers. And unfortunately, this year’s yield of Stagg did not meet our expectations." The other 4 members of the BTAC lineup will be released as planned. This year's Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye is 129.5 proof, William Larue Weller is 125.3 proof, Eagle Rare 17 year remains at the heritage proof of 101, and Sazerac Rye 18 year old is at the standard 90 proof.

Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley said, "We discussed at great length how to proceed, and ultimately decided we did not feel right about lowering our standards or the age, by dipping into next year's supply of barrels. We know fans will be disappointed, as we are, but we could not release a bourbon that we did not feel was up to par with the flavor profile expected of George T. Stagg."

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