Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2006 Antique Collection)

Name: Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2006 Antique Collection)
Brand: Buffalo Trace
SKU: 088004021443-06
Price: 2799.95 USD
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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 2006 release carries a 17-year statement (actually aged about 18 years) 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; the 2006 was actually aged about 18 years
Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1, the low-rye bourbon recipe
A batch of about 47 barrels
The gentlest of the bourbons - not bottled at barrel strength

Sensory Profile

Nose: Mature oak and light caramel.

Palate: Oak, vanilla, and dried fruit.

Finish: Dry, lingering oak.

Strategic Position

Eagle Rare 17 is the collection's quiet, oak-driven bourbon. The 2006 sits at the classic 90 proof - the strength it held every year through 2017 - and was actually aged about 18 years. It belongs to our older-bourbon vault at Midnight Whiskey, alongside the inaugural Handy 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 statement (~18 yr actual)
Proof / ABV	90 proof / 45% ABV (pre-2018 standard)
Bottling	Bottled at 90 proof
Batch size	~47 barrels [single-source: confirm]
Release	2006 Antique Collection (annual)
Format	750 ml
Regulatory	DSP-KY-113
Country	United States (Kentucky)

Collector Note

The 2006 release carries the navy closure and a 90 Proof panel, with a 17-year statement covering whiskey actually aged about 18 years (a batch of about 47 barrels). It is a low-rye Mash Bill #1 bourbon - gentle where the Stagg is fierce. Within the historical vintage sequence, it passes the baton over to the 2008 counterpart layout page, where The 90-proof 2008 Eagle Rare 17 continued at the same strength two years on.

Recommended Serving

At 90 proof it is soft and needs no water; neat or a single cube suits it. A tulip glass focuses the mature-oak nose and the dry, lingering 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 2006 release carried a 17-year age statement (the whiskey was actually about 18 years old) 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 is the 2006 Eagle Rare 17?

The 2006 Eagle Rare 17 is bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV) - the standard Eagle Rare 17 strength through 2017, before it rose to 101 in 2018. It carries a 17-year age statement (the 2006 was actually aged about 18 years) and is a low-rye Mash Bill #1 bourbon.

Why is the 2006 Eagle Rare 17 only 90 proof?

Through 2017, Eagle Rare 17 was always bottled at a gentle 90 proof, unlike the barrel-strength Stagg, Weller, and Handy; the proof rose to 101 only in 2018. The 2006 is a low-rye Mash Bill #1 bourbon, the same recipe as George T. Stagg, aged about 18 years.

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All Sales Final: Due to alcohol regulations, we cannot accept returns for change of mind.

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