Eagle Rare 12 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey
47.5% ABV (95 proof) | 12 years old | 750mL | Buffalo Trace Distillery — Eagle Rare 12 Year Old is Buffalo Trace Distillery's permanent-range addition announced in June 2025, doubling the age statement of the beloved 10 Year Old. Made from the distillery's low-rye Mashbill #1 and aged a minimum of 12 years in new charred American oak in Frankfort, Kentucky, it answers years of calls for an older Eagle Rare — bottled at a higher 95 proof. This is a permanent release, not a limited edition. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Twelve years in oak deepens everything Eagle Rare fans love: sweet oak and almond on the nose, with vanilla, toasted oak, and warm toffee across the palate. It belongs on the shelf next to the great Kentucky bourbons — try it neat in a Glencairn first, then add a splash of water to open the toffee and oak.
Tasting notes
Nose: sweet oak, almond. Palate: vanilla, toasted oak, warm toffee. Finish: long, warming. (Per official distillery/trade notes.)
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 47.5% ABV (95 proof) — 12-year age statement
- Buffalo Trace Distillery's low-rye Mashbill #1
- New 2025 permanent addition — not a limited release
- Twice the age of the classic Eagle Rare 10 Year
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat in a Glencairn to appreciate the extra age; a splash of water opens the toffee and oak. Makes an exceptional high-end Old Fashioned.
Frequently asked questions
Is Eagle Rare 12 a limited edition?
No — it's a permanent addition to the range, announced June 2025.
How does Eagle Rare 12 differ from Eagle Rare 10 Year?
Two more years in the barrel (12 vs 10) and a higher proof (95 vs 90), for deeper oak, more toffee, and more complexity.
What mashbill is Eagle Rare?
Buffalo Trace's Mashbill #1 — the low-rye recipe behind the distillery's signature smooth profile.
What does 12-year-old bourbon mean?
Every drop in the bottle was aged at least 12 years in new charred oak.