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Bourbon Review: Eagle Rare 17 Year Old Bourbon (2020 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection)

We review Eagle Rare 17 Year Old Bourbon (2020 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection), one of the bourbons that's part of the annual Buffalo Trace Antique Collection.

OVERALL RATING

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$99.00
  • Courtney Kristjana is a leading US whiskey taster and aspiring Master of Scotch.
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Eagle Rare 17 Year Old Bourbon (2020 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection)

Tasting Notes

About:

50.5% ABV, 101 proof. Distilled in spring 2002. Aged 18 years and 3 months in #4 charred new American oak from warehouses P. The sour mash bill consists of Kentucky corn, Minnesota Rye, and North Dakota malted barley. 750ml $99.
Appearance:
Tawny/polished mahogany
Nose:
Demerara sugar and sourdough start off this dram. The whiskey is reminiscent of cinnamon rolls. Oak is bold with cherry near the end.
Palate:
Cherry overwhelms and almost masks the nutty undertones. Lemon zest brightens up the whiskey. Baking spices like nutmeg and cinnamon provide a little heat. Oak and the other flavors in the profile dissipate leaving only brown sugar on the finish. Overall, the mouthfeel is incredibly soft. The whiskey is also mellow.
Finish:
Comments:
In general, I am not an Eagle Rare fan. While the Antique Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (technically 18-years-old) is a good bourbon, it just doesn’t wow compared with the rest of the collection. It does stand alone, but it’s too mellow. I enjoy the nutty undertones, and the nose is delightful. At 101 proof, it doesn’t drink hot and allows you to discern the flavors.

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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