Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2008 Antique Collection)
Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2008 Antique Collection)
Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2008 Antique Collection)
Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2008 Antique Collection)
Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2008 Antique Collection)
Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2008 Antique Collection)
Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2008 Antique Collection)
Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2008 Antique Collection)
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Age: 17 Years | Region: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA | Proof: 90.0
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Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old is the Antique Collection's aged bourbon. The 2008 release - widely praised in its day - 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
  • One of the more highly praised Eagle Rare 17 vintages of its era
  • The gentlest of the three bourbons - not bottled at barrel strength

Sensory Profile

Nose: Nutty oak and caramel.

Palate: Balanced caramel, oak, and light fruit.

Finish: Soft, dry oak.

Strategic Position

Eagle Rare 17 is the collection's quiet, oak-driven bourbon, and the 2008 was one of its most praised vintages. It sits at the classic 90 proof, the strength it held every year through 2017. It belongs to Midnight Whiskey's vintage bourbon vault, alongside the 127.5-proof 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 age statement
Proof / ABV 90 proof / 45% ABV (pre-2018 standard)
Bottling Bottled at 90 proof
Release 2008 Antique Collection (annual)
Format 750 ml
Regulatory DSP-KY-113
Country United States (Kentucky)

Collector Note

The 2008 release carries the navy closure and a 90 Proof panel, with a 17-year statement. It is a low-rye Mash Bill #1 bourbon - gentle where the Stagg is fierce - and was singled out by reviewers of the day as a high point for the brand. Following the structural lineage of the vault timeline, the exactly-17-year 2010 Eagle Rare continued at the same 90 proof 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 nutty, caramel nose and the soft, 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 2008 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 age statement does the 2008 Eagle Rare 17 carry?

It carries the brand's 17-year age statement and is bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV) - the standard Eagle Rare 17 strength through 2017. The 2008 is a Kentucky straight bourbon from the low-rye Mash Bill #1, the same recipe as George T. Stagg.

How does the 2008 Eagle Rare 17 differ from the barrel-proof bottles?

Eagle Rare 17 is bottled at a gentle 90 proof, unlike the cask-strength Stagg, Weller, and Handy. The 2008 is a 17-year Kentucky straight bourbon from the low-rye Mash Bill #1 - the same recipe as George T. Stagg, but aged longer and bottled softer. The proof rose to 101 from the 2018 release.
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Adult Signature Required: Federal law requires an adult (21+) with a valid government ID to sign for all deliveries. Carriers cannot leave alcohol unattended.

Processing Time: Most orders process within 1–8 business days. You will receive a tracking number via email as soon as your bottle ships.

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Restrictions: We ship only within the permitted U.S. states and cannot deliver to P.O. Boxes or U.S. Territories.

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