About the product
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey represents the epitome of patient craftsmanship from Buffalo Trace. This 2025 release has been meticulously aged for 17 years, developing layers of complexity that unfold with each sip. Bottled at 101 proof, it showcases rich vanilla and caramel notes intertwined with subtle spice, culminating in a smooth, sophisticated finish. The extended maturation in oak creates a whiskey of remarkable depth and character—a prized selection for collectors and connoisseurs seeking an exceptional Kentucky straight bourbon with genuine heritage and refinement.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairings
Tasting Notes
- Nose: A powerful, festive aroma of chocolate-covered cherries, cigar boxes, and seasoned oak, with a faint hint of cinnamon and floral violets.
- Palate: Delicate yet dry. It opens with rich caramel and vanilla cream, quickly transitioning into dark plum, roasted almonds, and aged leather.
- Finish: Exceptionally long and "leathery." It lingers with toffee, black tea, and cocoa nibs, finishing with a drying oak spice that never becomes bitter.
Food Pairings
- Savory: Seared Duck Breast with a Raspberry Redux. The acidity of the berries and the gaminess of the duck perfectly complement the dark fruit and tobacco notes of the 101-proof bourbon.
- Cheese: Extra-Aged Gouda or Blue Stilton. The salty, nutty crystals in an aged Gouda harmonize with the "toasted almond" notes found in the whiskey's mid-palate.
- Sweet: Black Forest Cake. The combination of dark chocolate, cream, and cherries mirrors the exact tasting notes of the 2025 ER17.
- The "Collector" Tip: Because this is 101 proof, it does not require water. However, letting the glass "rest" for 15–20 minutes is essential; the oxygen helps break down the tight oak tannins, revealing a much sweeter, creamier mouthfeel.
About the brand
Created in 1975 by Master Distiller Charles L. Beam, Eagle Rare was one of the last new premium brands launched before the "Bourbon Renaissance" of the late 20th century. Since 2000, the 17-year-old expression has been a founding member of the BTAC. It is designed to be the "refined elder" of the group—sophisticated, oak-forward, and elegant.
