Eagle Rare 12 Year Old
- Distillery
- Eagle Rare
- Region
- Country
- America
- Type
- Bourbon
- ABV
- 47.5%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £66.95
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Toasted, Old Wood, Honey
- Description
- Buffalo Trace's low-rye Mashbill #1 matured for 12 years creates a bourbon with firmer structure and drier finish than its younger counterpart, while retaining the approachable sweetness Eagle Rare is known for. A well-balanced expression that rewards the extra time in wood.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Eagle Rare 12 Year Old is a 12-year-old bourbon from Eagle Rare (America), bottled at 47.5% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — vanilla, toasted, old wood, honey. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A premium pour worth the price.
Buffalo Trace's low-rye Mashbill #1 matured for 12 years creates a bourbon with firmer structure and drier finish than its younger counterpart, while retaining the approachable sweetness Eagle Rare is known for. A well-balanced expression that rewards the extra time in wood.
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