{"product_id":"eagle-rare-17-year-2017","title":"Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2017 Antique Collection)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mw-master-container{\n  --mw-accent: #ddc4b5;   \/* metallic foil label accent *\/\n  --mw-glow:   #132444;   \/* deep navy power color *\/\n  --mw-bg:     #28181c;   \/* lowlight oak\/mahogany 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\u003c\/strong\u003e is the historical extra-aged bourbon expression anchored inside the \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique Collection portfolio. The prized 2017 edition marks a significant, unrepeatable milestone in brand history—standing as the final bottling ever released under the label at its historic 90 proof strength parameter.\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 Historic Proof Floor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottled precisely at 90 proof (45.0% ABV), representing the final vintage to display this traditional, lower-velocity texturing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Permanent Proof Shift:\u003c\/strong\u003e Following this specific release window, subsequent allocations were elevated permanently up to the robust 101 proof standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecadal Wood Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matured thoroughly for 17 full years in charred white oak, distilled from select stocks filled in the spring of 2000.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-Limited Batch Yield:\u003c\/strong\u003e Composed of a remarkably sparse allocation of just 36 barrels total, registering as the single smallest batch size of its entire release set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Rye Bourbon Platform:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered exclusively from the distillery's iconic \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e Mash Bill #1 core recipe matrix.\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 Intricate aromas of old dusty oak wood frame sweet elements of rich toffee, mature leather, and light cocoa powder strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mellow, exceptionally smooth, and delicate; controlled layers of sweet caramel and restrained dark orchard fruits coat the tongue cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Substantially long, lean, and drying; mature notes of dry wood tannins, soft tobacco flakes, and delicate baking spices linger on the back palate.\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;\"\u003eThis expression takes the distillery's flagship low-rye mash profile to an extraordinary historical boundary, serving as the final marker of the traditional, lower-proof era. At a smooth 90 proof, this 2017 allocation offers a remarkably delicate texture that stands in historical contrast to the subsequent 101-proof permanent transformation. It holds a distinct position of honor across \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour well-aged American whiskey shelf\u003c\/a\u003e, sitting adjacent to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/thomas-h-handy-sazerac-2017\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe six-year-old Handy that year\u003c\/a\u003e within configurations curated by \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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e\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 2017 Vintage Release · Distilled Spring 2000)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 Proof \/ 45.0% ABV (Final 90-Proof Landmark Generation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottling Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimestone Spring Reduced · Slow-Vatted Bottling Run · Chill Filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarehouse Sourcing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarehouses C, K, and P Asset Mappings (Rested Across Floors 1, 2, and 3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch Allocation Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelect Small Batch Vatting of Just 36 Barrels Total\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Context\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2017 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (Annual Fall Allocation)\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 2017 allocation arrives capped under the collection's traditional deep navy closure head foil, showing the original \"17 Years Old \/ 90 Proof\" indicator metrics on the face glass. Because weather patterns and tiny batch volumes restricted this specific year to a historic low of 36 barrels, finding intact examples of this final 90-proof standard is exceptionally difficult for vertical completists. To observe how the flavor architecture shifted following this proof line, compare it directly to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2019\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 101-proof 2019 Eagle Rare 17\u003c\/a\u003e release within your custom showcase vaults. The entire product lineup is managed under the primary corporate guidelines of the \u003cstrong\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eTo fully appreciate the mellow oak characteristics and delicate fruit integration built over seventeen years of slow microclimatic interaction, enjoy this spirit completely neat at room temperature. Its original 90 proof architecture is masterfully calculated by \u003cstrong\u003eSazerac\u003c\/strong\u003e to require absolutely zero water dilution; utilizing a fine crystal tulip glass concentrates the soft, dusty oak notes flawlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis whiskey is distilled meticulously from a premium corn mash recipe, using traditional copper column setups at DSP-KY-113 in \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e. The specific 36 barrels chosen for this 2017 allocation run were matured across more than seventeen summers on floors 1, 2, and 3 of Warehouses C, K, and P. Cut slowly down to its target 90 proof line using pure limestone spring water before bottling, it undergoes a dedicated chill-filtration sequence to ensure absolute clarity and liquid stability under the global brand parameters managed by the \u003cstrong\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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\u003eWhy is the 2017 Eagle Rare 17 the last 90-proof release?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThrough 2017, Eagle Rare 17 was bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV). Starting with the 2018 release cycle, **Buffalo Trace** permanently raised it to 101 proof, as an intentional historical tribute to the brand's original 1974 launch configurations. That makes the 2017 generation the final Eagle Rare 17 to display the historic lower 90 proof line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin-top:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow small was the 2017 Eagle Rare 17 batch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eIt registered as the smallest small batch of the entire 2017 collection, composed of just 36 barrels total. Heavy microclimatic evaporation loss over 17 years reduced the liquid volume drastically, making it a major rarity. It is a signature Kentucky straight bourbon from **Buffalo Trace Distillery**'s low-rye Mash Bill #1, aged on floors 1-3 of Warehouses C, K, and P under the oversight of the **Sazerac** parent framework.\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-2017#product\",\n      \"name\": \"Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2017 Antique Collection)\",\n      \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/eagle-rare-17-year-2017.jpg\",\n      \"description\": \"Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old is a Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace's low-rye Mash Bill #1, a 17-year release bottled at 90 proof for the 2017 Antique Collection, the last release at 90 proof before the 2018 change to 101.\",\n      \"sku\": \"088004018315-17\",\n      \"mpn\": \"088004018315-17\",\n      \"gtin13\": \"088004018315\",\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-2017#offer\",\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2017\",\n        \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n        \"price\": \"1999.95\",\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-2017#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 (2017)\" }\n      ]\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eagle-rare-17-year-2017#faq\",\n      \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Why is the 2017 Eagle Rare 17 the last 90-proof release?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Through 2017, Eagle Rare 17 was bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV). 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