{"product_id":"eagle-rare-17-year-2015","title":"Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2015 Antique Collection)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mw-master-container{\n  --mw-accent: #ddc4b5;   \/* metallic foil label accent *\/\n  --mw-glow:   #132444;   \/* deep navy\/sapphire power color *\/\n  --mw-bg:     #28181c;   \/* dark currant\/amber lowlight shadow baseline *\/\n  --mw-text:#e0e0e0; --mw-muted:#b8b8b8; --mw-hair:#222;\n  font-family: inherit; background:var(--mw-bg); color:var(--mw-text);\n  line-height:1.7; padding:24px; margin-bottom:60px;\n}\n.mw-master-container .mw-h3{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase;\n  font-size:0.9rem; letter-spacing:2px; margin-top:40px; display:block;\n  border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow); padding-bottom:8px; margin-bottom:20px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-decoration:none; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent:hover{ color:#fff; text-decoration:underline; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-info-box{ background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--mw-bg) 0%, var(--mw-glow) 100%);\n  padding:25px; margin:25px 0; border-radius:0 4px 4px 0; border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n  border-left:4px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container .mw-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:30px; margin:30px 0; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-grid-card{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding:25px;\n  border:1px solid var(--mw-glow); border-radius:4px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:15px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td{ padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n  color:#ccc; font-size:0.95rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td:first-child{ font-weight:bold; width:38%; color:var(--mw-accent);\n  text-transform:uppercase; font-size:0.75rem; letter-spacing:1px; }\n.mw-master-container details{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n  border-radius:4px; margin-bottom:15px; }\n.mw-master-container summary{ padding:18px; color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; cursor:pointer;\n  outline:none; list-style:none; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;\n  text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.85rem; }\n.mw-master-container summary::after{ content:'+'; font-size:1.2rem; color:var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container details[open]{ border:1px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container details[open] summary::after{ content:'-'; }\n.mw-master-container .details-content{ padding:0 20px 20px 20px; font-size:0.95rem; }\n@media (max-width:768px){ .mw-master-container .mw-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEagle Rare 17-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is the extra-aged, mellow cornerstone of the annual \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Technical Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pre-2018 Proof Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottled precisely at 90 proof (45% ABV), representing the historic lower-velocity proof line used before the permanent transition to 101 proof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecadal Wood Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matured thoroughly within charred white oak for 17 full years, balancing deep wood characteristics without excessive tannin bitterness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Rye Bourbon Platform:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered exclusively from the property's benchmark \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e Mash Bill #1 template, sharing its grain lineage directly with George T. Stagg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolished Character Sourcing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Subjected to a careful chill-filtration sequence to guarantee absolute clarity and long-term liquid stability in storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sophisticated notes of dusty oak wood, mature rackhouse char, and a deep, well-integrated baseline of dark stone fruits expand cleanly from the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mellow, round, and highly coating; elegant layers of dark chocolate and sweet dried fruits merge seamlessly with structural oak variables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, extended, and robustly drying; a persistent, clean trail of mature barrel tannins and seasoned vanillins fades out gracefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eEagle 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 \u003ca href=\"\/products\/thomas-h-handy-sazerac-2015\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 126.9-proof Handy rye release\u003c\/a\u003e from the same season. It remains an investment-grade landmark piece across \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour complete whiskey collection\u003c\/a\u003e hosted at \u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMash Bill Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye Core Platform Matrix)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e17 Years Old (True 2015 Vintage Maturity Profile)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e90 Proof \/ 45.0% ABV (Classic Low-Proof Baseline)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBottling Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLimestone Reduced · Bottled at 90 Proof · Chill Filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRelease Context\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2015 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (Annual Fall Allocation Run)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRegulatory Stamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDSP-KY-113\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOrigin Terroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2017\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 2017 Eagle Rare 17 release\u003c\/a\u003e within our archive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eTo 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 \u003cstrong\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/strong\u003e to display its deep, aged wood parameters flawlessly inside a fine tulip glass without requiring any additional water reduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis spirit is distilled meticulously from a premium low-rye corn mash profile, utilizing traditional copper column distillation loops at DSP-KY-113 in \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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 \u003cstrong\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/strong\u003e, it delivers an incredibly polished texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eVault Integrity \u0026amp; Sourcing Standards\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle handled by \u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour editorial and authentication standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is the 2015 Eagle Rare 17?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin-top:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the 2015 Eagle Rare 17 made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Product\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2015#product\",\n      \"name\": \"Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2015 Antique Collection)\",\n      \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/eagle-rare-17-year-2015.jpg\",\n      \"description\": \"Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old is a Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace's low-rye Mash Bill #1, carrying a 17-year age statement and bottled at 90 proof for the 2015 Antique Collection.\",\n      \"sku\": \"088004021443-15\",\n      \"mpn\": \"088004021443-15\",\n      \"gtin13\": \"088004021443\",\n      \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Eagle Rare\" },\n      \"category\": \"Bourbon\",\n      \"offers\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2015#offer\",\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2015\",\n        \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n        \"price\": \"1599.95\",\n        \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n        \"itemCondition\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition\",\n        \"seller\": { \"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Midnight Whiskey\" }\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2015#breadcrumb\",\n      \"itemListElement\": [\n        { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 1, \"name\": \"Home\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\" },\n        { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 2, \"name\": \"Bourbon\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/whiskey\" },\n        { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 3, \"name\": \"Eagle Rare 17 (2015)\" }\n      ]\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2015#faq\",\n      \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"What proof is the 2015 Eagle Rare 17?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The 2015 Eagle Rare 17 is bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV). 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