USA ~ 45% ~ $70 ~
It is no secret that John and JM are huge fans of the delightfully high-value Weller Special Reserve so it didn’t take much convincing to go with another Buffalo Trace expression this year. Frequently described as a saviour of the bourbon style reborn in the 1970’s, Eagle Rare is a proper Kentucky bourbon. Its secret mash bill is rumoured to contain less than 10% rye so look for classic corn-based flavours and heavy wood influence from the freshly charred American oak.
Tasting Notes
By The Master of Malt
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.
Nose
Toasted oak gives way to flamed orange peel and maple syrup.
Palate
Honey, buttered bread, oily walnuts and a touch of red fruit.
Finish
Vanilla, oak spice and a little bit of old leather.