Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2025 Release) 101 Proof / 50.5% ABV is a flagship, long-aged Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace, released in recognition of the original Eagle Rare brand first launched in 1975. For this annual vintage, Buffalo Trace’s distillers hand-select their finest barrels to create a bourbon that balances mature oak depth with lifted fruit, spice, and a polished, resonant finish.

Aged beyond its 17-year statement—maturing for 18 years and 4 months—the 2025 release opens with dark tobacco and well-worn leather, brightened by ripe cherry and a lively peppery edge. The palate brings caramel sweetness alongside supple leather and cherry notes, before a smooth, lingering finish of lasting oak, vanilla, and a gentle echo of sweetness. (Last year’s vintage received a Double Platinum award at the 2025 ASCOT Awards.

Key features
- Brand / Distillery: Eagle Rare (Buffalo Trace)
- Type: Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey
- Age statement: 17 Year Old
- Maturation: 18 years 4 months (2025 vintage)
- Release: 2025
- ABV / Proof: 50.5% ABV / 101 proof
- Bottle size: 70cl
- Style: Ultra-premium, collectible, long-aged bourbon

Tasting notes
- Nose: Dark tobacco, worn leather, ripe cherry, peppery spice
- Palate: Caramel sweetness, leather, bright cherry
- Finish: Long and smooth; oak, vanilla, gentle sweetness

Delivery & authenticity
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