Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2012 Antique Collection)

Name: Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2012 Antique Collection)
Brand: Buffalo Trace
SKU: 088004021443-12
Price: 2399.95 USD
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Age: 17 Years in Oak (Aged roughly 19 Years total from Spring 1993 Distillation) | Region: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA | Proof: 90.0

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Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old is the Antique Collection's aged bourbon. The 2012 release carries a 17-year age statement, is bottled at the classic 90 proof, and was described by Buffalo Trace as dry and delicate.

The Elemental Distinction

Bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV) - the standard Eagle Rare 17 strength through 2017
17-year age statement (the brand's liquid has run 17 years or older in various years)
Buffalo Trace's descriptor for this release: dry and delicate
Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1, the low-rye bourbon recipe
The proof rose permanently to 101 with the 2018 release

Sensory Profile

Nose: Dry oak and light caramel.

Palate: Delicate oak, vanilla, and a touch of citrus.

Finish: Dry, gentle oak.

Strategic Position

Eagle Rare 17 is the collection's quiet, oak-driven bourbon, and the 2012 is among its most restrained - Buffalo Trace's own descriptor was dry and delicate. At 90 proof it is gentle. It belongs to our aged bourbon vault at Midnight Whiskey, alongside the 132.4-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	2012 Antique Collection (annual)
Format	750 ml
Regulatory	DSP-KY-113
Country	United States (Kentucky)

Collector Note

The 2012 release carries the navy closure and a 90 Proof panel, with a 17-year statement. It is a low-rye bourbon on Buffalo Trace's Mash Bill #1, aged well over a decade and a half. Following the progression of the vertical index, the subsequent built entry maps directly onto the 19-year true age 2013 Eagle Rare 17 selection, while the 90-proof 2014 Eagle Rare 17 continued at the same gentle strength down the library line.

Recommended Serving

At 90 proof it is soft and needs no water; neat or a single cube suits it. A tulip glass focuses the dry, oak-led nose and the gentle 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 2012 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. Buffalo Trace described the 2012 as dry and delicate.

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

How old is the 2012 Eagle Rare 17?

The 2012 Eagle Rare 17 carries the brand's 17-year age statement and is bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV). Eagle Rare 17 was bottled at 90 proof every year through 2017 before the permanent change to 101 proof in 2018. It is a Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace's low-rye Mash Bill #1.

What does the 2012 Eagle Rare 17 taste like?

Buffalo Trace described the 2012 Eagle Rare 17 as dry and delicate. It is a 17-year-statement Kentucky straight bourbon from the low-rye Mash Bill #1, bottled gently at 90 proof - the collection's most restrained, oak-driven pour.

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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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