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Whiskey Review: Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old (2021 Buffalo Trace Antique)

We review the 2021 release of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old. It's bottled at 101 proof.

OVERALL RATING

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Eagle Rare 17 2021 (image via Buffalo Trace)

Tasting Notes

About:

50.5% ABV, 101 proof. Distilled in spring 2003. Aged 18 years and 6 months in #4 charred new American oak from warehouses C, Q, K, and M. The sour mash bill consists of Kentucky corn, Minnesota rye, and North Dakota malted barley. 750ml $99.
Appearance:
Tawny/polished mahogany
Nose:
At first, baby powder and spearmint greet the nose. Bold red cherry quickly follows up the more delicate notes on the nose. Creamy cocoa comes through near the end.
Palate:


Finish:
Comments:
The 2021 Eagle Rare from the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection is consistent in the flavor profile like last year. However, it is hotter to drink with the spice on the palate. The pepper is overpowering, too. Overall, I think the whiskey is lackluster in taste but still enjoyable on a big cube.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Courtney Kristjana

Courtney Kristjana is a leading whiskey taster in the United States. Inspired by an article on Heather Greene, she left her career in Gerontology to pursue her passion for whiskey. Currently studying to become a Master of Scotch, Courtney dreams of one day being nominated for the Keepers of the Quaich. Her reviews may be as strong as the peat in her scotch, but she guarantees honesty, integrity, and an open mind.

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