A little background
Eagle Rare 12-Year Bourbon Whiskey is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon that’s produced by Buffalo Trace Distillery under the Sazerac Company portfolio. This Bourbon is aged a minimum of 12 years and is crafted from Buffalo Trace’s Mashbill #1. Eagle Rare 12 Yea is bottled at 95 proof and carries a $50 price tag.
This release is part of Buffalo Trace’s ongoing expansion and innovation efforts, joining Eagle Rare 10, Eagle Rare 17, Double Eagle Very Rare, and Eagle Rare 25 within the collection.
(Tasted neat from a Glencairn Glass)
Color
Dark Gold
Nose
Caramel, vanilla, orange citrus, oak, cherry, and cocoa.
Palate
Dark cherry, toffee, brown sugar, cinnamon. maple syrup, and oak.
Finish
Vanilla, baking spice, cinnamon, toffee, leather, and oak.
In closing
Eagle Rare 12 Year Bourbon is a expansion to the already popular Eagle Rare Bourbon. The additional age provides deeper flavors of oak, dark fruit, and spice, elevating the whole tasting experience with little addition to the price. At 95 proof, it remains incredibly easy to drink. Almost too easy! As expected, Eagle Rare 12 Year is difficult to find in most markets and often sees inflated prices on the secondary market. At retail, Eagle Rare 12 Year is a wonderful Bourbon that will be enjoyed by both the enthusiast and novice.
Eagle Rare 12-Year Bourbon Whiskey
The Good
- Value
- Balanced
- Finish
The Bad
- Availability
- Limited availability
