Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2004 Antique Collection)
Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2004 Antique Collection)
Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2004 Antique Collection)
Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2004 Antique Collection)
Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2004 Antique Collection)
Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2004 Antique Collection)
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Age: 17 Years (~18 Years True Age) | Region: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA | Proof: 90.0
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Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old is the Antique Collection's aged bourbon. The 2004 release - from a very small batch - carries a 17-year age statement and is bottled at the classic 90 proof.

The Elemental Distinction

  • Bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV) - the standard Eagle Rare 17 strength through 2017
  • 17-year age statement
  • Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1, the low-rye bourbon recipe
  • A very small batch of about 9 barrels
  • One of three whiskeys in the compact 2004 collection

Sensory Profile

Nose: Seasoned oak and vanilla.

Palate: Caramel, oak, and light spice.

Finish: Dry oak, slow to fade.

Strategic Position

Eagle Rare 17 is the collection's quiet, oak-driven bourbon, at the classic 90 proof - the strength it held through 2017. The 2004 came from a very small batch and was one of just three whiskeys that year. It belongs to our deep-vintage bourbon shelf at Midnight Whiskey, beside the 20-year Sazerac rye that year.

Technical Specifications

Distillery Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY
Category Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Mash Bill Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (low-rye bourbon)
Age 17-year age statement
Proof / ABV 90 proof / 45% ABV (pre-2018 standard)
Bottling Bottled at 90 proof
Batch size ~9 barrels [single-source: confirm]
Release 2004 Antique Collection (annual)
Format 750 ml
Regulatory DSP-KY-113
Country United States (Kentucky)

Collector Note

The 2004 release carries the navy closure and a 90 Proof panel, with a 17-year statement, drawn from a very small batch of about 9 barrels. It is a low-rye Mash Bill #1 bourbon - gentle where the Stagg is fierce. Aligning with your established library index parameters, The 2005 Eagle Rare 17 followed the next year at the same strength.

Recommended Serving

At 90 proof it is soft and needs no water; neat or a single cube suits it. A tulip glass focuses the seasoned-oak nose and the long, dry finish.

Production Methodology

Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old uses Buffalo Trace's Mash Bill #1, the low-rye bourbon recipe it shares with George T. Stagg. The 2004 release carried a 17-year age statement and was bottled at 90 proof, the strength Eagle Rare 17 held each year through 2017 before Buffalo Trace raised it permanently to 101 proof with the 2018 release, in tribute to the brand's 1975 launch.

Authentication & Vault Preservation

Every bottle sold through Midnight Whiskey is sourced as an authentic, sealed product and inspected before it ships. Orders are packed with padded, glass-rated handling and require an adult signature (21+) on delivery; we do not ship to anyone unable to verify legal drinking age. For our full sourcing and handling protocols, see our editorial and authentication standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

What strength and age is the 2004 Eagle Rare 17?

The 2004 Eagle Rare 17 is bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV) with a 17-year age statement. It is a low-rye Mash Bill #1 bourbon - the same recipe as George T. Stagg - bottled at the gentle strength Eagle Rare 17 carried through 2017.

How does the 2004 Eagle Rare 17 fit that year's collection?

Eagle Rare 17 was one of just three whiskeys in the 2004 Antique Collection, alongside George T. Stagg and Sazerac 18. It is the gentle, well-aged bourbon of the set - 90 proof and about 17 years old - from the low-rye Mash Bill #1.
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