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Age: 17 Years Old (2021 Release) | Region: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA | Proof: 101 Proof
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Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old is the Antique Collection's hallmark aged expression. The 2021 release is bottled at its traditional 101 proof standard and achieved the highly coveted Chairman's Trophy title at the 2022 Ultimate Spirits Challenge.

The Technical Distinction
  • Celebrated Heritage Class: Earned the definitive Chairman's Trophy accolade during the 2022 Ultimate Spirits Challenge evaluations.
  • Historic Proof Specification: Packaged reliably at 101 proof (50.5% ABV) as an intentional tribute to the original 1975 brand parameters.
  • Decadal Minimum Standard: The iconic 17-year statement on the face glass sets the absolute lower boundary for any singular barrel selected for the final unblended batch.
  • Low-Rye Bourbon Pedigree: Forged entirely from the distillery's flagship low-rye Mash Bill #1 stocks, sharing an ancestral mash baseline with George T. Stagg.
  • Chronological Provenance: Stated distillation parameters and precise fill dates are treated as officially unconfirmed due to structural variances across early historical press logs.
Sensory Profile

Nose: Concentrated aromas of ripe orchard cherries and thick vanilla pastry cream open up smoothly against a backdrop of heavily seasoned white oak.

Palate: Beautifully structured and complex; rich buttery caramel and dark roasted coffee notes glide seamlessly across the palate alongside subtle leather tones.

Finish: Substantially long and warming; old barrel oak char, sharp black pepper, and clean fresh garden herbs linger cleanly across the close.

Strategic Position

The 2021 vintage commands immense critical respect across the library collection, defined by its historic Chairman's Trophy status at the 2022 industry tastings. Matured cleanly in independent barrel environments, it stands historically prior to the award-winning 2022 Eagle Rare 17 release, serving as an indispensable vertical target within our complete whiskey collection.

Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Antique Collection Bourbon Flat Bottle Layout 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-Year Face Statement (True Distillation Vintage Data Unconfirmed)
Proof / ABV 101 Proof / 50.5% ABV
Bottling Line Bottled consistently at 101 Proof
Warehouse Sourcing First Floor Rickhouse Layouts (Specific Warehouse Target Unconfirmed)
Competition Awards Chairman's Trophy · 2022 Ultimate Spirits Challenge
Release Context 2021 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (Annual Fall Allocation)
Bottle Size 750 ml
Regulatory Stamp DSP-KY-113
Origin Terroir United States · Kentucky
Collector Note

The 2021 allocation arrives capped under the collection's traditional deep navy closure head foil, displaying the clean "17 Years Old / 101 Proof" indicator panel on the face glass. Because conflicting early launch document entries leave the absolute distillation year unconfirmed between 2002 and 2003, tracking specific bottle data creates a unique talking point for portfolio completists. Within the rare 2021 four-bottle framework, it acts as the centerpiece partner directly alongside Weller's 2021 cask-strength bottling.

Recommended Serving

To fully experience the pristine texturing built over nearly two decades of oak interaction, enjoy this spirit completely neat at room temperature. The 101 proof delivery is masterfully calculated to carry the dark cherry and caramel weight without water assistance; however, sampling inside a tulip glass focuses the herbal pepper finish flawlessly.

Production Methodology

This whiskey is distilled meticulously from a high-quality low-rye corn mash platform, utilizing ancestral copper column setups at DSP-KY-113 in Frankfort, Kentucky. The choice barrels selected for the 2021 vatting run were matured cleanly on the cooler first floors of the property's rickhouse networks. Cut slowly with pure limestone spring runoff water down to its target 101 proof line before bottling, it preserves optimal oil weight without undergoing heavy chill-filtration loops.

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

Which award did the 2021 Eagle Rare 17 receive?

The 2021 Eagle Rare 17 received the prestigious Chairman's Trophy at the 2022 Ultimate Spirits Challenge. It is bottled at 101 proof (50.5% ABV), the exact strength the expression carries every year, and uses Buffalo Trace's low-rye Mash Bill #1. The barrels aged on the first floor of the rickhouse.

What are the official tasting notes for the 2021 Eagle Rare 17?

Buffalo Trace's notes describe a nose of ripe cherries, vanilla cream, and oak, a palate of caramel and coffee, and a long finish of oak, pepper, and fresh herbs. The bourbon is bottled at 101 proof and uses the distillery's low-rye Mash Bill #1. It is released once a year as part of the Antique Collection managed under the Sazerac Company.

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