Eagle Rare 17 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey 2025

The 2025 Eagle Rare 17 Year Old continues the legacy of one of Buffalo Trace’s most iconic long-aged bourbons. Released annually as part of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC), this year’s edition was distilled in spring 2008, aged for 17 years and 7 months, and bottled at 101 proof.

• Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Age: 17 years, 7 months
• ABV/Proof: 50.5% ABV / 101 proof
• Mashbill: Buffalo Trace Mashbill No. 1 (high corn, low rye)

Tasting Notes (2025 Release)

• Nose: Dark chocolate, caramel, toasted oak, dried fruit, and leather
• Palate: Rich vanilla, brown sugar, baking spice, tobacco, and hints of cherry
• Finish: Long, warming, with oak tannins, spice, and lingering sweetness

Why It’s Special

• BTAC Prestige: One of the rarest and most allocated bourbons in the Antique Collection.
• Proof Consistency: Bottled at 101 proof every year, offering elegance and balance compared to barrel-proof BTAC releases.
• Heritage: Eagle Rare is one of Buffalo Trace’s flagship brands, with the 17 Year Old standing as its crown jewel.