{"title":"EAGLE RARE","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mw-master-container{\n --mw-accent: #A09D9E; \/* metallic foil — brushed-silver eagle emblem \u0026 wordmark *\/\n --mw-glow: #BB6F3C; \/* power color — amber bourbon *\/\n --mw-bg: #0F0807; \/* deep lowlight — near-black bottle\/bar *\/\n --mw-text:#e0e0e0; --mw-muted:#b8b8b8; --mw-hair:#222;\n font-family: inherit; background:var(--mw-bg); color:var(--mw-text);\n line-height:1.7; padding:24px; margin-bottom:60px;\n}\n.mw-master-container .mw-h3{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase;\n font-size:0.9rem; letter-spacing:2px; margin-top:40px; display:block;\n border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow); padding-bottom:8px; margin-bottom:20px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-decoration:none; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent:hover{ color:#fff; text-decoration:underline; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-info-box{ background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--mw-bg) 0%, var(--mw-glow) 100%);\n padding:25px; margin:25px 0; border-radius:0 4px 4px 0; border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n border-left:4px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container .mw-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:30px; margin:30px 0; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding:25px;\n border:1px solid var(--mw-glow); border-radius:4px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:15px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td{ padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n color:#ccc; font-size:0.95rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td:first-child{ font-weight:bold; width:46%; color:var(--mw-accent);\n text-transform:uppercase; font-size:0.75rem; letter-spacing:1px; }\n.mw-master-container details{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n border-radius:4px; margin-bottom:15px; }\n.mw-master-container summary{ padding:18px; color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; cursor:pointer;\n outline:none; list-style:none; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;\n text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.85rem; }\n.mw-master-container summary::after{ content:'+'; font-size:1.2rem; }\n.mw-master-container details[open]{ border:1px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container details[open] summary::after{ content:'-'; }\n.mw-master-container .details-content{ padding:0 20px 20px 20px; font-size:0.95rem; }\n@media (max-width:768px){ .mw-master-container .mw-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEagle Rare is Buffalo Trace's age-stated bourbon, created in 1975 to reintroduce bourbon as a refined spirit. Made from the distillery's low-rye Mash Bill #1 and aged from ten years to as long as thirty, it spans the single-barrel 10 Year, the older 12 and 17 Year, and the 20-year Double Eagle Very Rare in its crystal decanter. This page gathers the Eagle Rare bottles in the vault, each linked to its own page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe House\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eCreated in 1975 by master distiller Charles L. Beam — a grand-nephew of Jim Beam — for Seagram, at the Old Prentice (later Four Roses) distillery in Lawrenceburg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLaunched as a 101-proof, ten-year-old bourbon, conceived to reintroduce bourbon as a luxury spirit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAcquired by the Sazerac Company in March 1989, and produced at the Buffalo Trace Distillery since 1992.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMade from Buffalo Trace's low-rye Mash Bill #1 — shared with Buffalo Trace and E.H. Taylor Small Batch — and matured in heavily charred \"alligator char\" oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIn 2005 the proof was lowered to 90 and Eagle Rare became a single-barrel bourbon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe range has since grown to include 12-, 17-, 20- (Double Eagle Very Rare), 25- and 30-year bottlings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eFrom Seagram to Buffalo Trace\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\" class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEagle Rare is younger than it tastes. Master distiller Charles L. Beam — from the same family as Jim Beam — created it in 1975 for Seagram, building it around a ten-year age statement at a time when few bourbons carried one. When Seagram sold off its whiskey labels in 1989, Sazerac bought Eagle Rare; after a few years contracted to Heaven Hill, production settled at the Buffalo Trace Distillery in 1992, where it has stayed. The bourbon's early rivalry with another bird-named whiskey is part of its lore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eOne Recipe, Many Ages\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eEvery Eagle Rare comes from Buffalo Trace's low-rye Mash Bill #1 — the same recipe as Buffalo Trace bourbon and E.H. Taylor Small Batch — but it's defined by age. The 10 Year is a single barrel, each bottle drawn from one cask and bottled at 90 proof; the older expressions push the same whiskey far further, to seventeen, twenty, twenty-five and now thirty years. Long maturation in heavily charred oak is what gives Eagle Rare its deep amber color and notes of toffee, oak and dark fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eThe Releases\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9rem; margin-bottom:6px; margin-top:0;\"\u003eThe Eagle Rare bottles in the vault. We link each as it's added:\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\" style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.8rem; padding-top:6px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow);\"\u003eSingle Barrel \u0026amp; Permanent\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/eagle-rare-10-year-kentucky-straight-bourbon\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eEagle Rare 10 Year\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle barrel · 90 proof · aged 10 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/eagle-rare-12-year-old-permanent-release-bourbon\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eEagle Rare 12 Year\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePermanent release · aged 12 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.8rem; padding-top:22px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow);\"\u003eUltra-Aged \u0026amp; Limited\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"[PASTE_ER17_URL]\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eEagle Rare 17 Year\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAntique Collection · annual · ultra-aged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"[PASTE_DOUBLE_EAGLE_URL]\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eDouble Eagle Very Rare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-year · crystal decanter with a sculpted eagle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:18px; font-size:0.9rem; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eOlder bottlings — the 25 Year (a 2023 Silver Anniversary release) and the 30 Year — appear here when in stock. Browse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/buffalo-trace\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eBuffalo Trace collection\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/btac-the-buffalo-trace-antique-collection\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe Antique Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eEagle Rare punches well above its everyday price. The 10 Year is a benchmark single barrel that's frequently allocated at retail, while the ultra-aged releases — 17 Year, Double Eagle Very Rare, and the 25 and 30 Year — are among the most sought-after bourbons Buffalo Trace makes, trading far above release. Because the 10 Year is single-barrel and the older bottles are vintage-dated, the specific release, proof and condition all matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eEagle Rare is distilled at Buffalo Trace from the low-rye Mash Bill #1 and matured in new, heavily charred oak — the deeply ridged \"alligator char\" that gives the bourbon much of its color and flavor. The 10 Year is bottled one barrel at a time, so each bottle varies slightly; the older expressions are aged far longer in the distillery's warehouses and released in small quantities. Exact age, proof and any vintage are confirmed on each bottle's page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eEvery Eagle Rare bottle sold through Midnight Whiskey is sourced as an authorized, authentic retailer, vault-stored and insured, shipped with protective handling and age-verified 21-and-over signature on delivery, and authenticated by our concierge before it ships. For the details, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ehow each bottle is verified\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe vault and concierge desk\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour sourcing standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Eagle Rare, and who makes it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEagle Rare is a Kentucky straight bourbon made at the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. It was created in 1975 by master distiller Charles L. Beam — a grand-nephew of Jim Beam — for Seagram, and acquired by the Sazerac Company in 1989; it has been produced at Buffalo Trace since 1992. Eagle Rare is made from the distillery's low-rye Mash Bill #1, the same recipe behind Buffalo Trace and E.H. Taylor Small Batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:14px; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between the Eagle Rare expressions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEagle Rare 10 Year is the flagship — a single-barrel bourbon aged at least ten years and bottled at 90 proof. The 12 Year is an older, permanent release; the 17 Year is an ultra-aged release in the annual Buffalo Trace Antique Collection; and Double Eagle Very Rare is a 20-year bourbon presented in a crystal decanter topped with a sculpted eagle. Buffalo Trace has also released 25- and 30-year Eagle Rare bottlings in very small quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"CollectionPage\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/eagle-rare#collectionpage\",\n \"name\": \"Eagle Rare\",\n \"description\": \"Eagle Rare — Buffalo Trace's age-stated Kentucky straight bourbon, created in 1975 and made from the distillery's low-rye Mash Bill #1 — across the 10 Year single barrel, the 12 and 17 Year, and the 20-year Double Eagle Very Rare.\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/eagle-rare\",\n \"about\": { \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/eagle-rare#brand\" },\n \"mainEntity\": { \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/eagle-rare#itemlist\" }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Brand\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/eagle-rare#brand\",\n \"name\": \"Eagle Rare\",\n \"description\": \"Kentucky straight bourbon made at Buffalo Trace Distillery (Sazerac), created in 1975 by master distiller Charles L. 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INTRO \u0026 25TH ANNIVERSARY LINEAGE --\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"color:#a6a9ac;\"\u003eEagle Rare 17 Year Old\u003c\/span\u003e is the sophisticated cornerstone of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC). Released as part of the landmark 25th annual collection in Fall 2025, this vintage represents nearly two decades of maturation. Distilled in the spring of 2007, the 2025 release carries an actual age of 18 years and 4 months, offering a level of concentrated depth that defines the \"standard proof\" apex of the Antique Collection vertical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE 89% EVAPORATION) --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Angel's Share Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eDue to the extended 18-year maturation cycle in Buffalo Trace’s traditional warehouses, the 2025 release saw a monumental \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"color:#a6a9ac;\"\u003e89% evaporation loss\u003c\/span\u003e. The remaining spirit is a masterclass in concentration and structural balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistoric 101 Proof:\u003c\/strong\u003e A continued nod to the original 1975 release, providing the optimal framework to carry eighteen years of oak extraction without the burn of cask strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe BTAC Anchor:\u003c\/strong\u003e The only expression in the annual five-bottle (now six-bottle) collection bottled at a controlled proof, prioritized for refined, undiluted sipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill #1 Pedigree:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built on the same low-rye stocks as George T. Stagg, but elevated by the patience of a decadal aging cycle that emphasizes leather and cherry over raw grain spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color:#a6a9ac;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark tobacco, well-worn leather, and ripe cherry. A peppery edge and dark chocolate develop with time, underpinned by vanilla bean and dried fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-to-full bodied with elegant restraint. Supple leather and bright cherry transition into a mid-palate of rich caramel, tobacco leaf, toffee, and subtle pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and authoritative. A sophisticated closing of smooth, resonant oak and vanilla with a gentle echo of sweetness that never leans into harshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n \u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color:#a6a9ac;\"\u003eThe 2025 Hierarchy\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eThe 2025 ER17 sits in the upper echelon of recent BTAC vintages. While the George T. Stagg offers power, Eagle Rare 17 provides the refined, \"gentleman's\" profile that makes it the most accessible and sophisticated sipper of the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #a6a9ac; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural masterpiece of evaporation and concentration, aged beyond its namesake.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon (Antique Collection)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActual Age\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 Years, 4 Months (Distilled Spring 2007)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e101 Proof \/ 50.5% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFall 2025 (25th Anniversary BTAC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTES --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEagle Rare 17 BTAC is a high-conviction acquisition for vertical collectors, consistently outperforming other Antique Collection expressions in year-to-year critical reliability. The 2025 release is particularly significant as part of the 25th Anniversary collection and features an actual age (18+ years) that rivals some of the most historic vintages of the 2010s. Every bottle offered here is verified for original seal integrity and includes the original BTAC presentation packaging. Provenance is strictly authenticated to ensure the highest standard for the secondary investment market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo fully appreciate the leather and dark tobacco aromatics of this 18-year maturation, enjoy it \u003cstrong\u003eneat in a Glencairn glass\u003c\/strong\u003e at room temperature. The 101-proof delivery is perfectly calibrated to carry the fruit weight without water; however, a few drops of limestone water may be added to broaden the dark chocolate mid-palate. This is a contemplative spirit not intended for cocktail use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"name\": \"Eagle Rare 17 Year Old 2025 Antique Collection Bourbon\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/EagleRare_17YR_2025.jpg\", \n \"description\": \"Eagle Rare 17 BTAC 2025: The 25th Anniversary release. 101-proof bourbon aged 18+ years with 89% evaporation. Features tobacco, leather \u0026 dark cherry. 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INTRO \u0026 DECADAL SYMBOLISM --\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eDouble Eagle Very Rare (2025 Release)\u003c\/span\u003e represents the absolute apex of the Eagle Rare brand's decadal maturation. As the fourth installment in this hyper-limited series, the 2025 bottling continues the legacy of aging for twice the duration of the standard 10-year-old expression. Housed in an illuminated, silver-accented \"automated reveal\" presentation box, it remains one of the most visually and technically profound spirits in the Sazerac portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE 101 PROOF LEGACY) --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Legacy Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eMatured for a full 20 years, the 2025 release maintains the bold \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003e101-proof\u003c\/span\u003e framework—a technical homage to the original 1975 Eagle Rare debut that optimizes flavor carry for hyper-aged Mash Bill #1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControlled Aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resting in Buffalo Trace’s most prized rickhouses, these barrels have achieved monumental oak depth without the astringency typically found at two decades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill #1 Pedigree:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shares the low-rye DNA of George T. Stagg and Eagle Rare 17, but refined by an even longer slumber on the distillery's lower floors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Blown Crystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each decanter features twin sculpted glass eagles—one perched as a ceremonial stopper and another glass-blown inside the heart of the bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, toasted oak, and vanilla. Ripe dark fruit, orange zest, and polished leather develop with air, alongside chocolate and dried cherry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silky and remarkably refined. Deep red fruit and grape jam lead into mid-palate notes of dark baking chocolate, creamy caramel, and smoked oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally long. A signature closing of lingering pecan pie and oak spice with a persistent vanilla note that resonates for several minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n \u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eThe Eagle Hierarchy\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eDouble Eagle Very Rare sits as the annual apex of the brand, positioned between the BTAC Eagle Rare 17 and the ultra-rare 25-Year expression. It is the definitive choice for collectors seeking a yearly vertical of decadal maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #E5E4E2; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural benchmark that redefines the elegance of 20-year Kentucky bourbon.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon (Ultra-Aged)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e101 Proof \/ 50.5% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2025 (Fourth Global Release)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Format\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml Individually Numbered Crystal Decanter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTES --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2025 Double Eagle Very Rare is a mandatory acquisition for high-tier vertical collectors. With production limited to a few hundred decanters globally, its scarcity far exceeds that of the standard Antique Collection. This release marks the second year of the series' transition to the historic 101-proof point, a feature that has significantly driven secondary market demand. Every bottle offered here includes the original silver presentation box with automated reveal mechanics, a certificate of authenticity, and the ceremonial glass stopper. Provenance is strictly authenticated to ensure the highest standard for luxury investment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo properly experience the technical clarity of this 20-year maturation, enjoy it \u003cstrong\u003eneat in a Glencairn glass\u003c\/strong\u003e at room temperature. The 101-proof delivery is expertly integrated with the mid-palate dark chocolate notes, requiring no dilution. While it maintains its structure over a single large clear cube, we recommend avoiding ice to preserve the delicate pecan and leather aromatics. This is a rare, contemplative spirit not intended for cocktail use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"name\": \"Double Eagle Very Rare 20 Year Old Bourbon (2025 Release)\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Double_Eagle_Very_Rare_2025.jpg\", \n \"description\": \"Double Eagle Very Rare 2025: A 20-year-old masterpiece in crystal decanters. Features 101-proof intensity, red fruit \u0026 smoked oak. 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INTRO \u0026 THE SILVER ANNIVERSARY --\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eEagle Rare 25 Year Old\u003c\/span\u003e is the undisputed crown jewel of the Buffalo Trace portfolio and the first commercial release from the distillery’s $20 million experimental aging facility. Known as the \"Silver Anniversary\" release to mark its quarter-century maturity, this historic bottling represents the first successful test of Warehouse P—a climate-controlled \"room within a room\" designed to break the traditional 20-year ceiling of Kentucky bourbon maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE WAREHOUSE P BREAKTHROUGH) --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Warehouse P Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eBy precisely controlling temperature, humidity, and airflow, Warehouse P allowed Buffalo Trace to age this spirit for 25 years without the over-extracted dryness that typically ruins hyper-aged bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInaugural Science:\u003c\/strong\u003e The first bottling from a program testing the absolute limits of spirit-wood interaction over two and a half decades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtisan Presentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Encased in hand-hammered sterling silver wings with a hand-blown crystal decanter featuring a sculpted eagle sealed inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e101 Proof Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e A return to the 1975 proof point, allowing the complex cherry and chocolate notes to carry with technical precision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense cherry, seasoned oak, and dark chocolate. Secondary layers of icing drizzle, butterscotch, and vanilla cream develop with air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and extraordinarily integrated. Vanilla and dark fruit transition into a mid-palate of floral and herbal delicacy, evolving with a Scotch-like nuance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely long and persistent. A signature closing of rickhouse floor, baking spice, and black pepper that resonates for several minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n \u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eThe Absolute Apex\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eEagle Rare 25 sits above the Double Eagle Very Rare 20 as the most limited and technically advanced bourbon in the Sazerac hierarchy. It is the definitive study in the long-term potential of Mash Bill #1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #405060; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural masterpiece that redefines the 'impossible' 25-year Kentucky age statement.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon (Warehouse P Experimental)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 Years (Silver Anniversary)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAging Facility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarehouse P (Controlled Environment)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e101 Proof \/ 50.5% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Format\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrystal Decanter w\/ Sterling Silver Wings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTES --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEagle Rare 25 is a category-defining acquisition with a global production run of approximately 200 bottles. As the inaugural release from the Warehouse P program, its historical significance to the Buffalo Trace legacy cannot be overstated. Each unit is a triumph of industrial design, featuring a custom display box with automated reveal mechanics. Bottles offered here are individually numbered and include the original certificate of authenticity and sterling silver wing casing. Provenance is strictly authenticated for this high-value asset, which currently represents the apex of the global secondary market for American whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo fully appreciate the delicacy and multi-minute finish produced by the Warehouse P environment, this bourbon should be enjoyed \u003cstrong\u003eneat at room temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e in a crystal Glencairn. Water is strictly not recommended; the 101-proof delivery is perfectly calibrated with the 25-year-old fruit profile and provides the optimal carry for the intense dark chocolate and cherry notes. This spirit is a contemplative investment and is not designed for cocktail use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"name\": \"Eagle Rare 25 Year Old Silver Anniversary Bourbon\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/EagleRare_25YR_Silver.jpg\", \n \"description\": \"Eagle Rare 25 Year: The $20M Warehouse P inaugural apex. 101-proof, hand-hammered silver wings \u0026 decanter. Intense cherry, oak \u0026 chocolate. 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INTRO \u0026 LINEAGE --\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"color:#a6a9ac;\"\u003eEagle Rare 12 Year Old\u003c\/span\u003e marks a historic expansion of the Buffalo Trace portfolio, launched in June 2025 to commemorate the completion of the distillery's decade-long expansion project. This permanent age-stated expression bridges the gap between the flagship 10-year and the ultra-rare Antique Collection, offering a more robust, small-batch profile that emphasizes depth and structural consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE 12-YEAR DISTINCTION) --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Decadal Plus Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eDefined by a 12-year minimum maturation and a calibrated 95-proof delivery, this expression captures a richer, more maple-forward evolution of the Mash Bill #1 recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Batch Strategy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike the 10-year, Eagle Rare 12 is a small-batch blend, meticulously selected by the Buffalo Trace tasting team for profile uniformity across every release.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced Proof:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottled at 95 proof (47.5% ABV), providing a technical structural advantage over the standard 10-year without the intensity of the Barrel Proof series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModern Landmark:\u003c\/strong\u003e The first permanent age-stated addition to the Eagle Rare lineup in over a decade, representing the \"New Era\" of Sazerac availability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color:#a6a9ac;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet oak, almond, and cherry-vanilla. Deep layers of maple syrup, chestnut, and brown sugar develop with air, balanced by seasoned oak and red apple skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-to-full bodied. Oaky caramel and maraschino cherry transition into mid-palate notes of barrel-aged maple, vanilla bean, and red grape candy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-long and warming. A sophisticated closing of lingering oak and toffee with a soft, persistent spice oil resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n \u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color:#a6a9ac;\"\u003ePortfolio Context\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eEagle Rare 12 sits as the \"Professional\" sipper of the vertical, positioned precisely between the standard 10-year and the BTAC 17. It offers the most competitive value-to-age ratio in the current Buffalo Trace lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #a6a9ac; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural masterpiece that redefines the 12-year age-stated category.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon (Small-Batch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 Years Minimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95 Proof \/ 47.5% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePermanent Addition (Launched 2025)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTES --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe Eagle Rare 12 is a foundational asset for vertical collectors, representing the first \"new era\" release from the expanded Buffalo Trace site. While it is a permanent addition, first-year supply (2025-2026) is strictly allocated as the distillery scales production. Collectors should note the specific 95-proof bottling—a unique point in the Eagle Rare hierarchy that provides a drier, more oak-forward character than the 10-year. Every bottle offered here is verified for original seal integrity and authenticated through our strict provenance standards. This is a mandatory cornerstone for the modern American whiskey vertical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo fully appreciate the maple and cherry-vanilla aromatics, enjoy this 12-year expression \u003cstrong\u003eneat in a Glencairn glass\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 95-proof delivery holds up exceptionally well over a single large clear cube for an evolving experience. Its structural weight also makes it the premier choice for a \u003cstrong\u003eLuxury Manhattan\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the additional oak depth cuts cleanly through vermouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"name\": \"Eagle Rare 12 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/EagleRare_12YR.jpg\", \n \"description\": \"Eagle Rare 12 Year: A permanent 95-proof expression launched in 2025. Features a 12-year minimum age with notes of sweet oak, cherry \u0026 maple. 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The 2024 edition is officially documented at 17 years and 4 months old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Technical Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep Decadal Maturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carries a strict 17-year age statement; the 2024 master run aged for a total of 17 years and 4 months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Sourcing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crafted from a limited selection of barrels distilled in the spring of 2007.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Proof Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottled at 101 proof (50.5% ABV), preserving a direct stylistic nod to the original 1970s brand architecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Rye Bourbon Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built entirely on Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1, sharing its exact recipe footprints with George T. Stagg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighly Allocated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Issued strictly once a year as part of the rare fall allocation series managed by the \u003cstrong\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intensely structured waves of deep oak wood, concentrated dried orchard fruits, and rich, earthy roasted tobacco leaves lead the arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and highly complex; classic vanilla caramel and coarse black pepper flow into weathered saddle leather and heavy, mature oak extractives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Substantially long, warm, and drying, leaving behind lingering notes of dark dried fruit, barrel chars, and soft spice leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEagle Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 serves as the highly mature, approachable anchor point of the annual fall collection, intentionally proof-configured at 101 rather than un-cut barrel strength. It commands a distinct collectors' tier resting gracefully between the everyday core 10-year bottling and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/george-t-stagg-2024\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe uncut George T. Stagg bourbon\u003c\/a\u003e. This legendary release is curated perfectly within \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour complete whiskey collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye Core Platform Matrix)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 Years Old (2024 Release Matured 17 Years, 4 Months)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e101 Proof \/ 50.5% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottling Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottled consistently at 101 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Context\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2024 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (Annual Fall Allocation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegulatory Stamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDSP-KY-113\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin Terroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2024 allocation arrives wearing the collection's iconic deep navy closure casing, marked clearly with a \"17 Years Old \/ 101 Proof\" face panel. Because specific barrel selection paths shift year to year, the 2007 distillation milestone provides absolute provenance loops within an investment-grade vertical collection. In master displays, it pairs naturally side-by-side with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/william-larue-weller-2024\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe wheated William Larue Weller\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- RECOMMENDED SERVING --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eTo fully experience the complex tannins built over 17 years in white oak wood, serve this spirit completely neat or over a single slow-melting ice sphere. Utilizing fine tulip glassware concentrates the delicate aromatics of roasted tobacco and caramel beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis expression is forged entirely from the distillery's core low-rye bourbon mash platform, distilled inside copper columns at DSP-KY-113 in \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e. The barrels selected for the 2024 bottling run were rested for over 17 years on the first, second, and third floors of Warehouses C, I, and K. Diluted slowly with pure limestone spring water down to its target 101 proof line before bottling, it preserves all traditional oil textures without undergoing extensive heavy chill-filtration loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eVault Integrity \u0026amp; Sourcing Standards\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle handled by \u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is procured strictly through authorized, verified allocation channels and passes rigorous physical seal and label inspection points before being logged into inventory. Shipments are handled via specialized, glass-rated container packaging and absolute age-verification checks; an adult signature (21+) is strictly mandatory upon delivery. Review our complete protocols via \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour editorial and authentication standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen was the 2024 Eagle Rare 17-Year distilled?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace\u003c\/strong\u003e distilled this bourbon in the spring of 2007, putting the 2024 bottling at 17 years and 4 months; the age statement reflects the youngest whiskey in the bottle. It is bottled at 101 proof (50.5% ABV), a figure that nods to the original 1970s Eagle Rare. The mash bill is Buffalo Trace's low-rye bourbon recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is Eagle Rare 17 different from standard Eagle Rare 10?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe Antique Collection \u003cstrong\u003eEagle Rare 17\u003c\/strong\u003e carries a 17-year age statement and is released once a year in limited quantity, where the standard Eagle Rare is a 10-year-old core bottling. Both use Buffalo Trace's low-rye bourbon mash, but the 17-year spends far longer in oak. Reported notes for the 2024 release include caramel, pepper, leather, oak, roasted tobacco, and dried fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2024#product\",\n \"name\": \"Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2024 Antique Collection)\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/eagle-rare-17-year-2024.jpg\",\n \"description\": \"Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old is a Kentucky straight bourbon distilled at Buffalo Trace from its low-rye Mash Bill #1, distilled in spring 2007 and bottled at 101 proof for the 2024 Antique Collection.\",\n \"sku\": \"088004018315-24\",\n \"mpn\": \"088004018315-24\",\n \"gtin13\": \"088004018315\",\n \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Eagle Rare\" },\n \"category\": \"Bourbon\",\n \"offers\": {\n \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2024#offer\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2024\",\n \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n \"price\": \"1399.95\",\n \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n \"itemCondition\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition\",\n \"seller\": { \"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Midnight Whiskey\" }\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2024#breadcrumb\",\n \"itemListElement\": [\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 1, \"name\": \"Home\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 2, \"name\": \"Bourbon\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/whiskey\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 3, \"name\": \"Eagle Rare 17 (2024)\" }\n ]\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2024#faq\",\n \"mainEntity\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"When was the 2024 Eagle Rare 17-Year distilled?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Buffalo Trace distilled this bourbon in the spring of 2007, putting the 2024 bottling at 17 years and 4 months; the age statement reflects the youngest whiskey in the bottle. 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The 2023 release stands as the oldest variant in brand history, bottled at a remarkable 19 years and 3 months old, distilled in the spring of 2004, and presented at its historic 101 proof standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Technical Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnprecedented Maturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The single oldest Eagle Rare 17 allocation ever introduced into the collection, resting for a total of 19 years and 3 months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exclusively drawn from a master parcel of choice barrels distilled in the spring of 2004.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarehouse Placement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matured cleanly across nearly two decades within the higher floors of Warehouses C, I, K, M, and Q.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Proof Line:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottled at a precise 101 proof (50.5% ABV) as a direct tribute to the original 1975 core brand specifications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLineage Blueprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forged from the distillery's iconic low-rye Mash Bill #1, sharing its ancestral grain architecture with George T. Stagg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich aromas of premium dark chocolate and sweet cherry pie filling are carried gracefully by deep wood vanillins and heavy seasoned oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deeply texturing and decadent; rich layers of caramel-drizzled chocolate sponge cake open up over old saddle leather and complex baking spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Substantially long, drying, and spicy, showing an elegant, earthy cigar-box closure with lingering wood oak char.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eThe 2023 edition commands the definitive headline position of its vintage cycle, breaking historical boundaries at 19 years and 3 months old while remaining perfectly balanced at its customary 101 proof. This record age statement cleanly isolates it from \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2024\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 2024 Eagle Rare 17\u003c\/a\u003e release, making it a high-conviction target inside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe rest of the Kentucky whiskey vault\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye Core Platform Matrix)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17-Year Face Statement (2023 True Vintage Maturity: 19 Years, 3 Months)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e101 Proof \/ 50.5% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottling Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottled consistently at 101 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Context\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2023 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (Annual Fall Allocation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegulatory Stamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDSP-KY-113\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin Terroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2023 allocation arrives dressed in the portfolio's iconic deep navy closure head foil, featuring the strict \"17 Years Old \/ 101 Proof\" display text. While face parameters mirror alternative generations, the precise 2004 distillation data on the back panel guarantees unique provenance markers for vertical completists. Within master display arrangements, it styles peerlessly next to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/george-t-stagg-2023\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethat year's George T. Stagg\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- RECOMMENDED SERVING --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eTo fully experience the immense wood integration built over nearly twenty years, enjoy this spirit completely neat. Bypassing water dilution preserves the delicate chocolate and cherry pie notes perfectly, allowing the earthy cigar-box finish to slowly expand inside fine crystal glassware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis whiskey is distilled meticulously from a high-quality low-rye corn mash platform, distilled inside copper column setups at DSP-KY-113 in \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e. The specific barrels chosen for the historic 2023 vatting run were matured for over 19 years on the middle decks of Warehouses C, I, K, M, and Q. Cut slowly with pure limestone spring runoff water down to its target 101 proof line, it preserves optimal oil weight without undergoing heavy chill-filtration loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eVault Integrity \u0026amp; Sourcing Standards\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle handled by \u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is procured strictly through authorized, verified allocation channels and passes rigorous physical seal and label inspection points before being logged into inventory. Shipments are handled via specialized, glass-rated container packaging and absolute age-verification checks; an adult signature (21+) is strictly mandatory upon delivery. Review our complete protocols via \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour editorial and authentication standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is the 2023 Eagle Rare 17?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAlthough the label states 17 years, the minimum age for any barrel in the bottle, the 2023 release was actually 19 years and 3 months old, the oldest Eagle Rare 17 in the Antique Collection's history at the time. It was distilled in the spring of 2004 and bottled at 101 proof. The barrels aged in Warehouses C, I, K, M, and Q.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the 2023 Eagle Rare bottled at 101 proof?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 101 proof is a deliberate tribute to the original Eagle Rare brand, launched in 1975, and the expression is bottled at that strength every year regardless of age. It uses Buffalo Trace's low-rye Mash Bill #1, the same recipe as George T. Stagg. Official notes for 2023 include dark chocolate, cherry pie filling, and an earthy cigar-box finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2023#product\",\n \"name\": \"Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2023 Antique Collection)\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/eagle-rare-17-year-2023.jpg\",\n \"description\": \"Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old is a Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace's low-rye Mash Bill #1, distilled in spring 2004 and bottled at 101 proof and 19 years 3 months old for the 2023 Antique Collection.\",\n \"sku\": \"088004018315-23\",\n \"mpn\": \"088004018315-23\",\n \"gtin13\": \"088004018315\",\n \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Eagle Rare\" },\n \"category\": \"Bourbon\",\n \"offers\": {\n \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2023#offer\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2023\",\n \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n \"price\": \"1899.95\",\n \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n \"itemCondition\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition\",\n \"seller\": { \"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Midnight Whiskey\" }\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2023#breadcrumb\",\n \"itemListElement\": [\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 1, \"name\": \"Home\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 2, \"name\": \"Bourbon\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/whiskey\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 3, \"name\": \"Eagle Rare 17 (2023)\" }\n ]\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2023#faq\",\n \"mainEntity\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"How old is the 2023 Eagle Rare 17?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Although the label states 17 years, the minimum age for any barrel in the bottle, the 2023 release was actually 19 years and 3 months old, the oldest Eagle Rare 17 in the Antique Collection's history at the time. 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The 2022 release was distilled in the spring of 2005, bottled at 101 proof, and named the definitive Taste Master and overall winner at the 2023 American Whiskey Masters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Technical Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnrivaled Competition Pedigree:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crowned Taste Master and the absolute overall winner of the 2023 American Whiskey Masters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep Decadal Maturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carries a strict 17-year age statement; this specific 2022 lot aged for approximately 17 years and 5 months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Sourcing Matrix:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distilled in the spring of 2005 and matured cleanly across Warehouses H, K, and L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Proof Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottled at a precise 101 proof (50.5% ABV) as a direct tribute to the original 1975 core brand architecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Rye Bourbon Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forged entirely from the iconic \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e Mash Bill #1 recipe shared with George T. Stagg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e A delicate hint of aged tobacco leaf, chocolate-covered cherries, and seasoned oak greets the senses immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luxuriously soft and coating; layers of rich caramel, vanilla bean paste, dark artisan chocolate, and complex barrel wood extractives unfold gracefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, layered, and texturally clean, balanced perfectly by warm baking spices, clean vanilla, and a sweet butterscotch finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eThe 2022 expression serves as the most decorated offering of its vintage cycle, prized by connoisseurs for achieving total structural integration at its customary 101 proof. Coming from an earlier 2005 production lot, it provides a distinct contrast to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2023\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe record-old 2023 Eagle Rare 17\u003c\/a\u003e release, anchoring the premium legacy program inside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour broader Kentucky whiskey selection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye Core Platform Matrix)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17-Year Face Statement (2022 Release True Maturity: ~17 Years, 5 Months)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e101 Proof \/ 50.5% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottling Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottled consistently at 101 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarehouse Sourcing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarehouses H, K, and L Mappings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompetition Awards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTaste Master \u0026amp; Overall Winner · 2023 American Whiskey Masters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Context\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2022 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (Annual Fall Allocation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegulatory Stamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDSP-KY-113\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin Terroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2022 allocation arrives dressed in the portfolio's iconic deep navy closure head foil, featuring the strict \"17 Years Old \/ 101 Proof\" display text. Its sweeping critical acclaim makes it a major historical standout for vertical portfolio completists. Within top-tier asset arrangements curated by \u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e, it pairs naturally side-by-side with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/george-t-stagg-2022\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe returning George T. Stagg\u003c\/a\u003e from that same year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- RECOMMENDED SERVING --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eTo fully experience the immense wood integration built over 17 years in charred oak without masking the soft low-rye sweetness, enjoy this spirit completely neat. Bypassing water dilution preserves the chocolate-cherry and vanilla bean notes perfectly, allowing the butterscotch finish to slowly expand inside fine crystal glassware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis whiskey is distilled meticulously from a high-quality low-rye corn mash platform, distilled inside copper column setups at DSP-KY-113 in \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e. The specific barrels chosen for the celebrated 2022 vatting run were matured for over seventeen years on the lower decks of Warehouses H, K, and L. Cut slowly with pure limestone spring runoff water down to its target 101 proof line before bottling, it preserves optimal oil weight without undergoing heavy chill-filtration loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eVault Integrity \u0026amp; Sourcing Standards\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle handled by \u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is procured strictly through authorized, verified allocation channels and passes rigorous physical seal and label inspection points before being logged into inventory. Shipments are handled via specialized, glass-rated container packaging and absolute age-verification checks; an adult signature (21+) is strictly mandatory upon delivery. Review our complete protocols via \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour editorial and authentication standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat award did the 2022 Eagle Rare 17 win?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2022 \u003cstrong\u003eEagle Rare 17\u003c\/strong\u003e was named Taste Master and the overall winner of the 2023 American Whiskey Masters, run by The Spirits Business. It was distilled in the spring of 2005 and bottled at 101 proof. The barrels aged in Warehouses H, K, and L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Eagle Rare 17 bottled at 101 proof?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 101 proof is a deliberate tribute to the original \u003cstrong\u003eEagle Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e brand, launched in 1975, and the expression is bottled at that strength every year. It uses \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace\u003c\/strong\u003e's low-rye Mash Bill #1, the same recipe as George T. Stagg. Official notes for 2022 include chocolate-covered cherries, vanilla bean, and a butterscotch finish. 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The 2021 release is bottled at its traditional 101 proof standard and achieved the highly coveted Chairman's Trophy title at the 2022 Ultimate Spirits Challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Technical Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCelebrated Heritage Class:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earned the definitive Chairman's Trophy accolade during the 2022 Ultimate Spirits Challenge evaluations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistoric Proof Specification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Packaged reliably at 101 proof (50.5% ABV) as an intentional tribute to the original 1975 brand parameters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecadal Minimum Standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e The iconic 17-year statement on the face glass sets the absolute lower boundary for any singular barrel selected for the final unblended batch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Rye Bourbon Pedigree:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forged entirely from the distillery's flagship low-rye Mash Bill #1 stocks, sharing an ancestral mash baseline with George T. Stagg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChronological Provenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stated distillation parameters and precise fill dates are treated as officially unconfirmed due to structural variances across early historical press logs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concentrated aromas of ripe orchard cherries and thick vanilla pastry cream open up smoothly against a backdrop of heavily seasoned white oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautifully structured and complex; rich buttery caramel and dark roasted coffee notes glide seamlessly across the palate alongside subtle leather tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Substantially long and warming; old barrel oak char, sharp black pepper, and clean fresh garden herbs linger cleanly across the close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eThe 2021 vintage commands immense critical respect across the library collection, defined by its historic Chairman's Trophy status at the 2022 industry tastings. Matured cleanly in independent barrel environments, it stands historically prior to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2022\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe award-winning 2022 Eagle Rare 17 release\u003c\/a\u003e, serving as an indispensable vertical target within \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour complete whiskey collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- EMBEDDED HIGH-RES FLAT PROFILE BANNER --\u003e\n \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/thebourbonculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Eagle-Rare-17-year-flat.jpeg\" alt=\"Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Antique Collection Bourbon Flat Bottle Layout\" class=\"mw-img-fluid\"\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye Core Platform Matrix)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17-Year Face Statement (True Distillation Vintage Data Unconfirmed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e101 Proof \/ 50.5% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottling Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottled consistently at 101 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarehouse Sourcing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirst Floor Rickhouse Layouts (Specific Warehouse Target Unconfirmed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompetition Awards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChairman's Trophy · 2022 Ultimate Spirits Challenge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Context\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2021 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (Annual Fall Allocation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegulatory Stamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDSP-KY-113\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin Terroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2021 allocation arrives capped under the collection's traditional deep navy closure head foil, displaying the clean \"17 Years Old \/ 101 Proof\" indicator panel on the face glass. Because conflicting early launch document entries leave the absolute distillation year unconfirmed between 2002 and 2003, tracking specific bottle data creates a unique talking point for portfolio completists. Within the rare 2021 four-bottle framework, it acts as the centerpiece partner directly alongside \u003ca href=\"\/products\/william-larue-weller-2021\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eWeller's 2021 cask-strength bottling\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- RECOMMENDED SERVING --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eTo fully experience the pristine texturing built over nearly two decades of oak interaction, enjoy this spirit completely neat at room temperature. The 101 proof delivery is masterfully calculated to carry the dark cherry and caramel weight without water assistance; however, sampling inside a tulip glass focuses the herbal pepper finish flawlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis whiskey is distilled meticulously from a high-quality low-rye corn mash platform, utilizing ancestral copper column setups at DSP-KY-113 in \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e. The choice barrels selected for the 2021 vatting run were matured cleanly on the cooler first floors of the property's rickhouse networks. Cut slowly with pure limestone spring runoff water down to its target 101 proof line before bottling, it preserves optimal oil weight without undergoing heavy chill-filtration loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eVault Integrity \u0026amp; Sourcing Standards\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle handled by \u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is procured strictly through authorized, verified allocation channels and passes rigorous physical seal and label inspection points before being logged into inventory. Shipments are handled via specialized, glass-rated container packaging and absolute age-verification checks; an adult signature (21+) is strictly mandatory upon delivery. Review our complete protocols via \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour editorial and authentication standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich award did the 2021 Eagle Rare 17 receive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2021 \u003cstrong\u003eEagle Rare 17\u003c\/strong\u003e received the prestigious Chairman's Trophy at the 2022 Ultimate Spirits Challenge. It is bottled at 101 proof (50.5% ABV), the exact strength the expression carries every year, and uses \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace\u003c\/strong\u003e's low-rye Mash Bill #1. The barrels aged on the first floor of the rickhouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the official tasting notes for the 2021 Eagle Rare 17?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace\u003c\/strong\u003e's notes describe a nose of ripe cherries, vanilla cream, and oak, a palate of caramel and coffee, and a long finish of oak, pepper, and fresh herbs. The bourbon is bottled at 101 proof and uses the distillery's low-rye Mash Bill #1. It is released once a year as part of the Antique Collection managed under the \u003cstrong\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2021#product\",\n \"name\": \"Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2021 Antique Collection)\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/thebourbonculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Eagle-Rare-17-year-flat.jpeg\",\n \"description\": \"Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old is a Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace's low-rye Mash Bill #1, bottled at 101 proof for the 2021 Antique Collection.\",\n \"sku\": \"088004021443-21\",\n \"mpn\": \"088004021443-21\",\n \"gtin13\": \"088004021443\",\n \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Eagle Rare\" },\n \"category\": \"Bourbon\",\n \"offers\": {\n \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2021#offer\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2021\",\n \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n \"price\": \"1799.95\",\n \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n \"itemCondition\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition\",\n \"seller\": { \"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Midnight Whiskey\" }\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2021#breadcrumb\",\n \"itemListElement\": [\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 1, \"name\": \"Home\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 2, \"name\": \"Bourbon\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/whiskey\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 3, \"name\": \"Eagle Rare 17 (2021)\" }\n ]\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2021#faq\",\n \"mainEntity\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"Which award did the 2021 Eagle Rare 17 receive?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The 2021 Eagle Rare 17 received the Chairman's Trophy at the 2022 Ultimate Spirits Challenge. 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The 2020 release was distilled in the spring of 2002, bottled at its traditional 101 proof standard, and uniquely carried a documented 18-year maturation marker on its official release brief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Technical Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Vintage Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uniquely carried an 18-year-old maturation milestone profile on the distillery's official launch literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistoric Proof Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottled precisely at 101 proof (50.5% ABV) as a direct tribute to the brand's original 1975 structural layout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRickhouse Placement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rested cleanly on the cooler first floor of Warehouse P, drawn from identical barrel stocks as the prior annual run but aged an extra year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Rye Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forged entirely from the celebrated \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e Mash Bill #1 recipe shared with George T. Stagg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deeply developed oak frameworks beautifully accent notes of ripe orchard cherries, heavy vanilla pastry cream, and dark chocolate flakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Viscous and complex; bold strings of freshly roasted coffee beans and dark sugars interact smoothly with soft caramel chews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, intricate, and drying, showing mature notes of cracked black pepper, fresh garden herbs, and lingering wood tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eThe 2020 expression stands as an extraordinary chronological anomaly within the portfolio: though the face label preserves its nominal title, its actual contents crossed an extra threshold of wood maturity. At 101 proof, it delivers a remarkably elegant, lower-velocity alternative to the roaring heat of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/george-t-stagg-2020\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 130.4-proof George T. Stagg\u003c\/a\u003e from that exact same batch cycle. It anchors the premium historical catalog inside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour Kentucky bourbon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye Core Platform Matrix)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17-Year Face Display (True 2020 Vintage Maturity: 18 Years Old · Distilled Spring 2002)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e101 Proof \/ 50.5% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottling Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottled consistently at 101 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarehouse Sourcing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarehouse P Exclusive (First Floor Allocations)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Context\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2020 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (Annual Fall Allocation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegulatory Stamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDSP-KY-113\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin Terroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2020 allocation arrives wrapped under the portfolio's iconic deep navy closure head foil, showing the clean \"17 Years Old \/ 101 Proof\" display parameters on the front panels. Because it shared an identical spring 2002 distillation run with the preceding year's release, this specific installment represents the maximum wood depth achieved by that barrel group before the property transitioned stock lots. Chronologically, it directly precedes \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2021\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 2021 Eagle Rare 17\u003c\/a\u003e generation tree inside premium libraries managed by \u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- RECOMMENDED SERVING --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eTo fully experience the enhanced barrel character built over eighteen years without masking the soft corn profile, enjoy this spirit completely neat at room temperature. Sampling inside a fine tulip glass focuses the intricate oak, coffee, and cracked pepper strings flawlessly across the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis whiskey is distilled meticulously from the distillery's flagship low-rye corn mash recipe, using traditional copper column systems at DSP-KY-113 in \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e. The specific barrels chosen for the celebrated 2020 batching run were cellared for a full eighteen years on the lower decks of Warehouse P. Cut slowly down to its target 101 proof line using pure limestone spring runoff water before bottling, it preserves optimal oil weight without undergoing heavy chill-filtration loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eVault Integrity \u0026amp; Sourcing Standards\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle handled by \u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is procured strictly through authorized, verified allocation channels and passes rigorous physical seal and label inspection points before being logged into inventory. Shipments are handled via specialized, glass-rated container packaging and absolute age-verification checks; an adult signature (21+) is strictly mandatory upon delivery. 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It is bottled at 101 proof (50.5% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere was the 2020 Eagle Rare 17 aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2020 release matured entirely on the first floor of Warehouse P, drawn from barrels distilled in the spring of 2002 — the same barrels as the prior year's release, aged an additional year. 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The 2019 release was distilled in the spring of 2002, aged for a precise 17 years and 3 months on the first floor of Warehouse P, and bottled at its historic 101 proof standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Technical Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistoric Proof Specification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Packaged reliably at 101 proof (50.5% ABV) as an intentional tribute to the original 1975 brand architecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecadal Minimum Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stated 17-year display represents the minimum aging floor, capturing a precise total run of 17 years and 3 months in oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarehouse Staging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Positioned cleanly on the cooler first floor of Warehouse P, allowing a smooth, lower-velocity maturation cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume Evaporation Metrics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concluded its decadal sleep with a total batch evaporation loss of 66% to the surrounding microclimate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Rye Core Recipe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forged entirely from the distillery's iconic \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e Mash Bill #1stocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Developed notes of cooked orchard cherries, seasoned rackhouse oak framing, and sweet maple syrup provide a classical presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and remarkably refined; soft layers of artisan cocoa powder and warm caramelized sugars interact smoothly with oak vanillins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Substantially long; elegant streaks of baking cinnamon, dry tobacco leaf, and crisp spearmint linger cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEagle Rare 17\u003c\/strong\u003e functions as the quiet, oak-driven pillar of the annual portfolio, capturing Best of Category honors at the LA International Spirits Competition. At 101 proof, it delivers the most delicate texture of its release group, providing a highly sophisticated contrast to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/thomas-h-handy-sazerac-2019\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe high-proof 2019 Thomas H. Handy release\u003c\/a\u003e. It occupies an elite tier inside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour complete whiskey collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- EMBEDDED HIGH-RES FLAT BOTTLE PORTRAIT BANNER --\u003e\n \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTrWcRA2OxLgJeMKqt0zxordgPUNQMgs6jh-xVCDknlcA\u0026amp;s\" alt=\"Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Antique Collection Bourbon Bottle Layout\" class=\"mw-img-fluid\"\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye Core Platform Matrix)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17-Year Face Statement (True 2019 Vintage Maturity: 17 Years, 3 Months)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e101 Proof \/ 50.5% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottling Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottled consistently at 101 Proof · Chill Filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarehouse Sourcing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarehouse P Exclusive (First Floor Allocations)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvaporation Metrics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e66% Total Batch Volume Evaporation Loss\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompetition Awards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest of Category · LA International Spirits Competition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCritical Honors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e93\/100 Evaluation Ranking · Whisky Advocate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Context\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2019 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (Annual Fall Allocation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegulatory Stamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDSP-KY-113\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin Terroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2019 allocation arrives dressed in the portfolio's iconic deep navy closure head foil, displaying the clean \"17 Years Old \/ 101 Proof\" indicator panel on the face glass. Because this expression is completely chill filtered, it preserves crisp visual clarity even when cold-stored or poured over ice. Crucially, the choice casks selected for this lot were left in place to age for an extra year, meaning it stands as the exact direct liquid foundation piece to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2020\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe historic 18-year-statement 2020 Eagle Rare release\u003c\/a\u003e tree inside portfolios managed by \u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- RECOMMENDED SERVING --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eTo fully experience the enhanced barrel characteristics built over seventeen years without masking the soft low-rye corn profile, enjoy this spirit completely neat at room temperature. The 101 proof delivery is masterfully calculated by the \u003cstrong\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/strong\u003e to carry its rich cocoa and caramel weight flawlessly without water assistance; however, sampling inside a tulip glass focuses the herbal tobacco finish beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis whiskey is distilled meticulously from a premium low-rye corn mash recipe, using traditional copper column configurations at DSP-KY-113 in \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e. The specific barrels chosen for the celebrated 2019 batching run were cellared for over seventeen years on the cooler lower decks of Warehouse P. Cut slowly down to its target 101 proof line using pure limestone spring runoff water before bottling, it undergoes a dedicated chill-filtration loop to ensure absolute liquid stability under the global brand parameters managed by the \u003cstrong\u003eSazerac\u003c\/strong\u003e corporate group.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eVault Integrity \u0026amp; Sourcing Standards\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle handled by \u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is procured strictly through authorized, verified allocation channels and passes rigorous physical seal and label inspection points before being logged into inventory. Shipments are handled via specialized, glass-rated container packaging and absolute age-verification checks; an adult signature (21+) is strictly mandatory upon delivery. Review our complete protocols via \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour editorial and authentication standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat age statement did the 2019 Eagle Rare 17 carry?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2019 **Eagle Rare 17** was bottled at 17 years and 3 months, matching the brand's standard 17-year statement. It was distilled in the spring of 2002, aged on the first floor of Warehouse P, and bottled at 101 proof (50.5% ABV). The following year's release, drawn from the same barrel groups, carried an 18-year statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 2019 Eagle Rare 17 chill filtered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eYes. Unlike the uncut, unfiltered Stagg, Weller, and Handy lines, **Eagle Rare 17** is chill filtered and bottled at 101 proof. The 2019 release was distilled in spring 2002 and aged 17 years and 3 months on the first floor of Warehouse P, with a 66% evaporation loss. Official notes include cocoa, caramel, and oak under the direction of the **Sazerac Company**.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2019#product\",\n \"name\": \"Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2019 Antique Collection)\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTrWcRA2OxLgJeMKqt0zxordgPUNQMgs6jh-xVCDknlcA\u0026s\",\n \"description\": \"Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old is a Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace's low-rye Mash Bill #1, distilled in spring 2002 and bottled at 101 proof for the 2019 Antique Collection, aged 17 years and 3 months.\",\n \"sku\": \"088004018315-19\",\n \"mpn\": \"088004018315-19\",\n \"gtin13\": \"088004018315\",\n \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Eagle Rare\" },\n \"category\": \"Bourbon\",\n \"offers\": {\n \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2019#offer\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2019\",\n \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n \"price\": \"1699.95\",\n \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n \"itemCondition\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition\",\n \"seller\": { \"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Midnight Whiskey\" }\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2019#breadcrumb\",\n \"itemListElement\": [\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 1, \"name\": \"Home\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 2, \"name\": \"Bourbon\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/whiskey\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 3, \"name\": \"Eagle Rare 17 (2019)\" }\n ]\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2019#faq\",\n \"mainEntity\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"What age statement did the 2019 Eagle Rare 17 carry?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The 2019 Eagle Rare 17 was bottled at 17 years and 3 months, the brand's standard 17-year statement. 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The 2020 release was distilled in the spring of 2002, bottled at its traditional 101 proof standard, and uniquely carried a documented 18-year maturation marker on its official release brief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Technical Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Vintage Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uniquely carried an 18-year-old maturation milestone profile on the distillery's official launch literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistoric Proof Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottled precisely at 101 proof (50.5% ABV) as a direct tribute to the brand's original 1975 structural layout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRickhouse Placement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rested cleanly on the cooler first floor of Warehouse P, drawn from identical barrel stocks as the prior annual run but aged an extra year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Rye Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forged entirely from the celebrated \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e Mash Bill #1 recipe shared with George T. Stagg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deeply developed oak frameworks beautifully accent notes of ripe orchard cherries, heavy vanilla pastry cream, and dark chocolate flakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Viscous and complex; bold strings of freshly roasted coffee beans and dark sugars interact smoothly with soft caramel chews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, intricate, and drying, showing mature notes of cracked black pepper, fresh garden herbs, and lingering wood tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eThe 2020 expression stands as an extraordinary chronological anomaly within the portfolio: though the face label preserves its nominal title, its actual contents crossed an extra threshold of wood maturity. At 101 proof, it delivers a remarkably elegant, lower-velocity alternative to the roaring heat of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/george-t-stagg-2020\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 130.4-proof George T. Stagg\u003c\/a\u003e from that exact same batch cycle. It anchors the premium historical catalog inside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour Kentucky bourbon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye Core Platform Matrix)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17-Year Face Display (True 2020 Vintage Maturity: 18 Years Old · Distilled Spring 2002)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e101 Proof \/ 50.5% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottling Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottled consistently at 101 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarehouse Sourcing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarehouse P Exclusive (First Floor Allocations)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Context\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2020 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (Annual Fall Allocation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegulatory Stamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDSP-KY-113\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin Terroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2020 allocation arrives wrapped under the portfolio's iconic deep navy closure head foil, showing the clean \"17 Years Old \/ 101 Proof\" display parameters on the front panels. Because it shared an identical spring 2002 distillation run with the preceding year's release, this specific installment represents the maximum wood depth achieved by that barrel group before the property transitioned stock lots. Chronologically, it directly precedes \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2021\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 2021 Eagle Rare 17\u003c\/a\u003e generation tree inside premium libraries managed by \u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- RECOMMENDED SERVING --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eTo fully experience the enhanced barrel character built over eighteen years without masking the soft corn profile, enjoy this spirit completely neat at room temperature. Sampling inside a fine tulip glass focuses the intricate oak, coffee, and cracked pepper strings flawlessly across the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis whiskey is distilled meticulously from the distillery's flagship low-rye corn mash recipe, using traditional copper column systems at DSP-KY-113 in \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e. The specific barrels chosen for the celebrated 2020 batching run were cellared for a full eighteen years on the lower decks of Warehouse P. Cut slowly down to its target 101 proof line using pure limestone spring runoff water before bottling, it preserves optimal oil weight without undergoing heavy chill-filtration loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eVault Integrity \u0026amp; Sourcing Standards\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle handled by \u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is procured strictly through authorized, verified allocation channels and passes rigorous physical seal and label inspection points before being logged into inventory. Shipments are handled via specialized, glass-rated container packaging and absolute age-verification checks; an adult signature (21+) is strictly mandatory upon delivery. Review our protocols via \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour editorial and authentication standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy did the 2020 Eagle Rare 17 carry an 18-year age statement?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAlthough the brand is called **Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old**, the 2020 release actually carried an 18-year age statement on **Buffalo Trace**'s official release notes. It was distilled in the spring of 2002 and aged on the first floor of Warehouse P, a year longer than the prior release drawn from the same barrels. It is bottled at 101 proof (50.5% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere was the 2020 Eagle Rare 17 aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2020 release matured entirely on the first floor of Warehouse P, drawn from barrels distilled in the spring of 2002 — the same barrels as the prior year's release, aged an additional year. It uses **Buffalo Trace**'s low-rye Mash Bill #1 and is bottled at 101 proof under the direction of the **Sazerac Company**.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2020#product\",\n \"name\": \"Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2020 Antique Collection)\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/eagle-rare-17-year-2020.jpg\",\n \"description\": \"Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old is a Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace's low-rye Mash Bill #1, distilled in spring 2002 and bottled at 101 proof for the 2020 Antique Collection, which carried an 18-year age statement.\",\n \"sku\": \"088004018315-20\",\n \"mpn\": \"088004018315-20\",\n \"gtin13\": \"088004018315\",\n \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Eagle Rare\" },\n \"category\": \"Bourbon\",\n \"offers\": {\n \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2020#offer\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2020\",\n \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n \"price\": \"1599.95\",\n \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n \"itemCondition\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition\",\n \"seller\": { \"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Midnight Whiskey\" }\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2020#breadcrumb\",\n \"itemListElement\": [\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 1, \"name\": \"Home\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 2, \"name\": \"Bourbon\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/whiskey\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 3, \"name\": \"Eagle Rare 17 (2020)\" }\n ]\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2020#faq\",\n \"mainEntity\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"Why did the 2020 Eagle Rare 17 carry an 18-year age statement?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Although the brand is called Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old, the 2020 release actually carried an 18-year age statement on Buffalo Trace's fact sheet. 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The prized 2017 edition marks a significant, unrepeatable milestone in brand history—standing as the final bottling ever released under the label at its historic 90 proof strength parameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Technical Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Historic Proof Floor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottled precisely at 90 proof (45.0% ABV), representing the final vintage to display this traditional, lower-velocity texturing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Permanent Proof Shift:\u003c\/strong\u003e Following this specific release window, subsequent allocations were elevated permanently up to the robust 101 proof standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecadal Wood Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matured thoroughly for 17 full years in charred white oak, distilled from select stocks filled in the spring of 2000.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-Limited Batch Yield:\u003c\/strong\u003e Composed of a remarkably sparse allocation of just 36 barrels total, registering as the single smallest batch size of its entire release set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Rye Bourbon Platform:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered exclusively from the distillery's iconic \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e Mash Bill #1 core recipe matrix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intricate aromas of old dusty oak wood frame sweet elements of rich toffee, mature leather, and light cocoa powder strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mellow, exceptionally smooth, and delicate; controlled layers of sweet caramel and restrained dark orchard fruits coat the tongue cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Substantially long, lean, and drying; mature notes of dry wood tannins, soft tobacco flakes, and delicate baking spices linger on the back palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eThis expression takes the distillery's flagship low-rye mash profile to an extraordinary historical boundary, serving as the final marker of the traditional, lower-proof era. At a smooth 90 proof, this 2017 allocation offers a remarkably delicate texture that stands in historical contrast to the subsequent 101-proof permanent transformation. It holds a distinct position of honor across \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour well-aged American whiskey shelf\u003c\/a\u003e, sitting adjacent to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/thomas-h-handy-sazerac-2017\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe six-year-old Handy that year\u003c\/a\u003e within configurations curated by \u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye Core Platform Matrix)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 Years Old (True 2017 Vintage Release · Distilled Spring 2000)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 Proof \/ 45.0% ABV (Final 90-Proof Landmark Generation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottling Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimestone Spring Reduced · Slow-Vatted Bottling Run · Chill Filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarehouse Sourcing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarehouses C, K, and P Asset Mappings (Rested Across Floors 1, 2, and 3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch Allocation Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelect Small Batch Vatting of Just 36 Barrels Total\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Context\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2017 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (Annual Fall Allocation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegulatory Stamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDSP-KY-113\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin Terroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2017 allocation arrives capped under the collection's traditional deep navy closure head foil, showing the original \"17 Years Old \/ 90 Proof\" indicator metrics on the face glass. Because weather patterns and tiny batch volumes restricted this specific year to a historic low of 36 barrels, finding intact examples of this final 90-proof standard is exceptionally difficult for vertical completists. To observe how the flavor architecture shifted following this proof line, compare it directly to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2019\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 101-proof 2019 Eagle Rare 17\u003c\/a\u003e release within your custom showcase vaults. The entire product lineup is managed under the primary corporate guidelines of the \u003cstrong\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eTo fully appreciate the mellow oak characteristics and delicate fruit integration built over seventeen years of slow microclimatic interaction, enjoy this spirit completely neat at room temperature. Its original 90 proof architecture is masterfully calculated by \u003cstrong\u003eSazerac\u003c\/strong\u003e to require absolutely zero water dilution; utilizing a fine crystal tulip glass concentrates the soft, dusty oak notes flawlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis whiskey is distilled meticulously from a premium corn mash recipe, using traditional copper column setups at DSP-KY-113 in \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e. The specific 36 barrels chosen for this 2017 allocation run were matured across more than seventeen summers on floors 1, 2, and 3 of Warehouses C, K, and P. Cut slowly down to its target 90 proof line using pure limestone spring water before bottling, it undergoes a dedicated chill-filtration sequence to ensure absolute clarity and liquid stability under the global brand parameters managed by the \u003cstrong\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eVault Integrity \u0026amp; Sourcing Standards\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle handled by \u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is procured strictly through authorized, verified allocation channels and passes rigorous physical seal and label inspection points before being logged into inventory. Shipments are handled via specialized, glass-rated container packaging and absolute age-verification checks; an adult signature (21+) is strictly mandatory upon delivery. Review our complete protocols via \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour editorial and authentication standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the 2017 Eagle Rare 17 the last 90-proof release?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThrough 2017, Eagle Rare 17 was bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV). Starting with the 2018 release cycle, **Buffalo Trace** permanently raised it to 101 proof, as an intentional historical tribute to the brand's original 1974 launch configurations. That makes the 2017 generation the final Eagle Rare 17 to display the historic lower 90 proof line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow small was the 2017 Eagle Rare 17 batch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIt registered as the smallest small batch of the entire 2017 collection, composed of just 36 barrels total. Heavy microclimatic evaporation loss over 17 years reduced the liquid volume drastically, making it a major rarity. 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The 2021 release is bottled at its traditional 101 proof standard and achieved the highly coveted Chairman's Trophy title at the 2022 Ultimate Spirits Challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Technical Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCelebrated Heritage Class:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earned the definitive Chairman's Trophy accolade during the 2022 Ultimate Spirits Challenge evaluations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistoric Proof Specification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Packaged reliably at 101 proof (50.5% ABV) as an intentional tribute to the original 1975 brand parameters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecadal Minimum Standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e The iconic 17-year statement on the face glass sets the absolute lower boundary for any singular barrel selected for the final unblended batch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Rye Bourbon Pedigree:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forged entirely from the distillery's flagship low-rye Mash Bill #1 stocks, sharing an ancestral mash baseline with George T. Stagg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChronological Provenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stated distillation parameters and precise fill dates are treated as officially unconfirmed due to structural variances across early historical press logs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concentrated aromas of ripe orchard cherries and thick vanilla pastry cream open up smoothly against a backdrop of heavily seasoned white oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautifully structured and complex; rich buttery caramel and dark roasted coffee notes glide seamlessly across the palate alongside subtle leather tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Substantially long and warming; old barrel oak char, sharp black pepper, and clean fresh garden herbs linger cleanly across the close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eThe 2021 vintage commands immense critical respect across the library collection, defined by its historic Chairman's Trophy status at the 2022 industry tastings. Matured cleanly in independent barrel environments, it stands historically prior to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2022\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe award-winning 2022 Eagle Rare 17 release\u003c\/a\u003e, serving as an indispensable vertical target within \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour complete whiskey collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- EMBEDDED HIGH-RES FLAT PROFILE BANNER --\u003e\n \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/thebourbonculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Eagle-Rare-17-year-flat.jpeg\" alt=\"Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Antique Collection Bourbon Flat Bottle Layout\" class=\"mw-img-fluid\"\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye Core Platform Matrix)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17-Year Face Statement (True Distillation Vintage Data Unconfirmed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e101 Proof \/ 50.5% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottling Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottled consistently at 101 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarehouse Sourcing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirst Floor Rickhouse Layouts (Specific Warehouse Target Unconfirmed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompetition Awards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChairman's Trophy · 2022 Ultimate Spirits Challenge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Context\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2021 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (Annual Fall Allocation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegulatory Stamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDSP-KY-113\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin Terroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2021 allocation arrives capped under the collection's traditional deep navy closure head foil, displaying the clean \"17 Years Old \/ 101 Proof\" indicator panel on the face glass. Because conflicting early launch document entries leave the absolute distillation year unconfirmed between 2002 and 2003, tracking specific bottle data creates a unique talking point for portfolio completists. Within the rare 2021 four-bottle framework, it acts as the centerpiece partner directly alongside \u003ca href=\"\/products\/william-larue-weller-2021\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eWeller's 2021 cask-strength bottling\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- RECOMMENDED SERVING --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eTo fully experience the pristine texturing built over nearly two decades of oak interaction, enjoy this spirit completely neat at room temperature. The 101 proof delivery is masterfully calculated to carry the dark cherry and caramel weight without water assistance; however, sampling inside a tulip glass focuses the herbal pepper finish flawlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis whiskey is distilled meticulously from a high-quality low-rye corn mash platform, utilizing ancestral copper column setups at DSP-KY-113 in \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e. The choice barrels selected for the 2021 vatting run were matured cleanly on the cooler first floors of the property's rickhouse networks. Cut slowly with pure limestone spring runoff water down to its target 101 proof line before bottling, it preserves optimal oil weight without undergoing heavy chill-filtration loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eVault Integrity \u0026amp; Sourcing Standards\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle handled by \u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is procured strictly through authorized, verified allocation channels and passes rigorous physical seal and label inspection points before being logged into inventory. Shipments are handled via specialized, glass-rated container packaging and absolute age-verification checks; an adult signature (21+) is strictly mandatory upon delivery. Review our complete protocols via \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour editorial and authentication standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich award did the 2021 Eagle Rare 17 receive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2021 \u003cstrong\u003eEagle Rare 17\u003c\/strong\u003e received the prestigious Chairman's Trophy at the 2022 Ultimate Spirits Challenge. It is bottled at 101 proof (50.5% ABV), the exact strength the expression carries every year, and uses \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace\u003c\/strong\u003e's low-rye Mash Bill #1. The barrels aged on the first floor of the rickhouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the official tasting notes for the 2021 Eagle Rare 17?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace\u003c\/strong\u003e's notes describe a nose of ripe cherries, vanilla cream, and oak, a palate of caramel and coffee, and a long finish of oak, pepper, and fresh herbs. The bourbon is bottled at 101 proof and uses the distillery's low-rye Mash Bill #1. It is released once a year as part of the Antique Collection managed under the \u003cstrong\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2021#product\",\n \"name\": \"Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2021 Antique Collection)\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/thebourbonculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Eagle-Rare-17-year-flat.jpeg\",\n \"description\": \"Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old is a Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace's low-rye Mash Bill #1, bottled at 101 proof for the 2021 Antique Collection.\",\n \"sku\": \"088004021443-21\",\n \"mpn\": \"088004021443-21\",\n \"gtin13\": \"088004021443\",\n \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Eagle Rare\" },\n \"category\": \"Bourbon\",\n \"offers\": {\n \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2021#offer\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2021\",\n \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n \"price\": \"1799.95\",\n \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n \"itemCondition\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition\",\n \"seller\": { \"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Midnight Whiskey\" }\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2021#breadcrumb\",\n \"itemListElement\": [\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 1, \"name\": \"Home\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 2, \"name\": \"Bourbon\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/whiskey\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 3, \"name\": \"Eagle Rare 17 (2021)\" }\n ]\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2021#faq\",\n \"mainEntity\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"Which award did the 2021 Eagle Rare 17 receive?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The 2021 Eagle Rare 17 received the Chairman's Trophy at the 2022 Ultimate Spirits Challenge. 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Distilled from a landmark low-rye mashbill and aged for nearly two decades, this highly collectible 2015 edition captures the brand's classic 90 proof parameter before its subsequent modern era profile transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Technical Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pre-2018 Proof Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottled precisely at 90 proof (45% ABV), representing the historic lower-velocity proof line used before the permanent transition to 101 proof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecadal Wood Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matured thoroughly within charred white oak for 17 full years, balancing deep wood characteristics without excessive tannin bitterness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Rye Bourbon Platform:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered exclusively from the property's benchmark \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e Mash Bill #1 template, sharing its grain lineage directly with George T. Stagg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolished Character Sourcing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Subjected to a careful chill-filtration sequence to guarantee absolute clarity and long-term liquid stability in storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sophisticated notes of dusty oak wood, mature rackhouse char, and a deep, well-integrated baseline of dark stone fruits expand cleanly from the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mellow, round, and highly coating; elegant layers of dark chocolate and sweet dried fruits merge seamlessly with structural oak variables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, extended, and robustly drying; a persistent, clean trail of mature barrel tannins and seasoned vanillins fades out gracefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eEagle Rare 17 functions as the quiet, oak-driven counterbalance to the higher-octane cask strength selections within the annual release block. The 2015 edition captures the spirit at its classic proof line, offering a fascinating retrospective comparative partner next to the high-proof weight of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/thomas-h-handy-sazerac-2015\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 126.9-proof Handy rye release\u003c\/a\u003e from the same season. It remains an investment-grade landmark piece across \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour complete whiskey collection\u003c\/a\u003e hosted at \u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eMash Bill Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye Core Platform Matrix)\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e17 Years Old (True 2015 Vintage Maturity Profile)\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e90 Proof \/ 45.0% ABV (Classic Low-Proof Baseline)\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eBottling Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eLimestone Reduced · Bottled at 90 Proof · Chill Filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eRelease Context\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e2015 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (Annual Fall Allocation Run)\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eRegulatory Stamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eDSP-KY-113\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eOrigin Terroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2015 allocation arrives finished under the line's traditional deep navy closure head foil, showing the pristine \"17 Years Old \/ 90 Proof\" display panel configurations directly on the front panel. Because finding historic expressions from the 90-proof era is increasingly uncommon, this vintage sequence holds immense provenance values for vertical tracking trees. To map out how the profile shifted after the close of this strength baseline, pair it directly against \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2017\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 2017 Eagle Rare 17 release\u003c\/a\u003e within our archive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eTo fully chart its dusty oak complexities and mature dark chocolate notes without overloading the palate, enjoy this spirit completely neat at room temperature. The 90 proof architecture is masterfully calculated by the \u003cstrong\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/strong\u003e to display its deep, aged wood parameters flawlessly inside a fine tulip glass without requiring any additional water reduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis spirit is distilled meticulously from a premium low-rye corn mash profile, utilizing traditional copper column distillation loops at DSP-KY-113 in \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e. The choice barrels selected for this celebrated 2015 vatting run were matured for seventeen years inside the distillery's core warehouse timber ricks. Cut down to 90 proof with natural limestone water and chill filtered before bottling under the corporate parameters of the \u003cstrong\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/strong\u003e, it delivers an incredibly polished texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eVault Integrity \u0026amp; Sourcing Standards\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle handled by \u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is procured strictly through authorized, verified allocation channels and passes rigorous physical seal and label inspection points before being logged into inventory. Shipments are handled via specialized, glass-rated container packaging and absolute age-verification checks; an adult signature (21+) is strictly mandatory upon delivery. Review our complete protocols via \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour editorial and authentication standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is the 2015 Eagle Rare 17?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2015 Eagle Rare 17 is bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV). Eagle Rare 17 was bottled at 90 proof every year through 2017; the proof rose permanently to 101 with the 2018 release. The 2015 carries the brand's 17-year age statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the 2015 Eagle Rare 17 made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIt is a Kentucky straight bourbon from **Buffalo Trace**'s low-rye Mash Bill #1, the same bourbon recipe as George T. Stagg. It carries a 17-year age statement and is bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV), the standard Eagle Rare 17 strength through 2017 under the oversight of the **Sazerac Company** corporate group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2015#product\",\n \"name\": \"Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2015 Antique Collection)\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/eagle-rare-17-year-2015.jpg\",\n \"description\": \"Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old is a Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace's low-rye Mash Bill #1, carrying a 17-year age statement and bottled at 90 proof for the 2015 Antique Collection.\",\n \"sku\": \"088004021443-15\",\n \"mpn\": \"088004021443-15\",\n \"gtin13\": \"088004021443\",\n \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Eagle Rare\" },\n \"category\": \"Bourbon\",\n \"offers\": {\n \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2015#offer\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2015\",\n \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n \"price\": \"1599.95\",\n \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n \"itemCondition\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition\",\n \"seller\": { \"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Midnight Whiskey\" }\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2015#breadcrumb\",\n \"itemListElement\": [\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 1, \"name\": \"Home\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 2, \"name\": \"Bourbon\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/whiskey\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 3, \"name\": \"Eagle Rare 17 (2015)\" }\n ]\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2015#faq\",\n \"mainEntity\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"What proof is the 2015 Eagle Rare 17?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The 2015 Eagle Rare 17 is bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV). 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