All the way from the legendary Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, comes Eagle Rare 10 Year Old. A spectacular Kentucky straight Bourbon whiskey, matured for at least a decade before making its way into its distinctive bottles at 45% ABV. What's so distinctive about the bottles, you ask? Well, we're going to say it's the massive bald eagle, wings outstretched, looking like it's about to snatch up some dinner. Distinctive, yes? The whiskey is also pretty distinctive too, boasting full-bodied notes of cinder toffee, orange peel and buttery corn.
Toasted oak gives way to flamed orange peel and maple syrup.
Honey, buttered bread, oily walnuts and a touch of red fruit.
Vanilla, oak spice and a little bit of old leather.
Excellent Bourbon release. Would highly recommend to Sherry Speyside fans. To me, it reminds me or a more mature version of Aberlour A'bunadh. Similar taste profile when diluted down to the mid forties. It has a lovely short and satisfying finishing that just makes you want more. Bravo Eagle Rare!
Quite simply this is 10/10 for me! I have been sampling bourbons for a few years now and I keep coming back to this one. I even bought Jim Murrays best rye in the world and 2nd best whisky in the world 2016 (Pikesville 6 Year Old 110 Proof Straight Rye) and I still preferred the Eagle rare any day of the week. It’s just got the balance between the flavours perfect. The Pikesville is just not as smooth. Trying to recall what I have had, Woodford, Tin cup, Elijah Craig, Bulleit, Makers mark, Makers 46, Pikesville 6yr, Four roses and more. Eagle Rare wins for me, I just hope they keep producing this quality sipper.
In its price range, as good as it gets.
This was my 2nd bourbon and in its defense it followed arguably the best bourbon I've had to date (Woodford Reserve) so I chose not to penalize it so much and to just take it for what it's worth. It's a solid bourbon. There are traces of citrus on the palate and bites like a tiger at first. It's in no way harsh though. Having bite isn't a negative. When it's accompanied by a short finish it can be, because once the bite loosens up and the finish lingers on, it really makes you want that 2nd sip. This had both; saber tooth bite and a short finish, which was sort of a bummer. It has arguably one of the coolest bottles (wine shaped) and graphics.
A very solid Bourbon, not as special as some single barrels, but very good none the less. For the price there is very little better.
