A clean up hitter in a loaded lineup, George T. Stagg continues to set the standard for barrel-proof bourbons. One of the most awarded spirits in the bourbon world, it's part of the annual Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. Aged for more than 15 years and delivered uncut and unfiltered, this bourbon clocks in at a whopping 135 proof, likely making it the king of your growing collection. A showstopper no matter the crowd, the 2023 edition of GTS offers toffee sweetness and dark chocolate with hints of vanilla, fudge, and plenty of heat from the scale-tipping proof.

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