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Age: 17 Years Old (2015 Release) | Region: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA | Proof: 90.0
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Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is the extra-aged, mellow cornerstone of the annual Buffalo Trace Antique Collection portfolio. 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.

The Technical Distinction
  • The Pre-2018 Proof Era: Bottled precisely at 90 proof (45% ABV), representing the historic lower-velocity proof line used before the permanent transition to 101 proof.
  • Decadal Wood Maturity: Matured thoroughly within charred white oak for 17 full years, balancing deep wood characteristics without excessive tannin bitterness.
  • Low-Rye Bourbon Platform: Engineered exclusively from the property's benchmark Buffalo Trace Distillery Mash Bill #1 template, sharing its grain lineage directly with George T. Stagg.
  • Polished Character Sourcing: Subjected to a careful chill-filtration sequence to guarantee absolute clarity and long-term liquid stability in storage.
Sensory Profile

Nose: Sophisticated notes of dusty oak wood, mature rackhouse char, and a deep, well-integrated baseline of dark stone fruits expand cleanly from the glass.

Palate: Mellow, round, and highly coating; elegant layers of dark chocolate and sweet dried fruits merge seamlessly with structural oak variables.

Finish: Long, extended, and robustly drying; a persistent, clean trail of mature barrel tannins and seasoned vanillins fades out gracefully.

Strategic Position

Eagle 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 the 126.9-proof Handy rye release from the same season. It remains an investment-grade landmark piece across our complete whiskey collection hosted at Midnight Whiskey.

Technical Specifications
Distillery Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky
Category Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Mash Bill Matrix Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye Core Platform Matrix)
Age Statement 17 Years Old (True 2015 Vintage Maturity Profile)
Proof / ABV 90 Proof / 45.0% ABV (Classic Low-Proof Baseline)
Bottling Line Limestone Reduced · Bottled at 90 Proof · Chill Filtered
Release Context 2015 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (Annual Fall Allocation Run)
Bottle Size 750 ml
Regulatory Stamp DSP-KY-113
Origin Terroir United States · Kentucky
Collector Note

The 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 the 2017 Eagle Rare 17 release within our archive.

Recommended Serving

To 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 Sazerac Company to display its deep, aged wood parameters flawlessly inside a fine tulip glass without requiring any additional water reduction.

Production Methodology

This spirit is distilled meticulously from a premium low-rye corn mash profile, utilizing traditional copper column distillation loops at DSP-KY-113 in Frankfort, Kentucky. 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 Sazerac Company, it delivers an incredibly polished texture.

Vault Integrity & Sourcing Standards

Every bottle handled by Midnight Whiskey 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 our editorial and authentication standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

What proof is the 2015 Eagle Rare 17?

The 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.

What is the 2015 Eagle Rare 17 made from?

It 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.

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

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