Why the Stagg Run Is Getting So Competitive

If you've ever spent a Saturday morning calling three different liquor stores just to see if they've got a shipment, you know exactly what a stagg run feels like. It's that mix of adrenaline, hope, and the inevitable realization that you might just be twenty minutes too late. For those of us who have fallen down the rabbit hole of high-end bourbon, "Stagg" isn't just a name on a bottle; it's a mission. Whether you're looking for the heavy-hitter George T. Stagg from the Antique Collection or the slightly more accessible (but still incredibly elusive) Stagg Jr. batches, the chase is real. ...

May 18, 2026 · 6 min · Philip Chiho