{"product_id":"eagle-rare-17-year-2025-btac-bourbon","title":"Eagle Rare 17 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — 2025 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, 101 Proof","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n  \/* Eagle Rare Navy: #002B5B *\/\n  .mw-h3 { color: #002B5B; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 40px; display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #1a2b4a; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n  .mw-accent { color: #002B5B; font-weight: bold; }\n  \n  \/* Feature Box with Midnight Navy to Black Gradient representing the 18+ year maturation *\/\n  .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0a192f 0%, #000 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #1a2b4a; border-left: 4px solid #a6a9ac; }\n  \n  \/* Scannable Grid Layout *\/\n  .mw-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; margin: 30px 0; }\n  .mw-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #1a2b4a; border-radius: 4px; }\n  \n  \/* Technical Table Styling - Keys in Platinum Silver *\/\n  .mw-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; }\n  .mw-table td { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #111; color: #ccc; font-size: 0.95rem; }\n  .mw-table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; width: 38%; color: #a6a9ac; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }\n  \n  @media (max-width: 768px) { .mw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n  \u003c!-- 1. INTRO \u0026 25TH ANNIVERSARY LINEAGE --\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"color:#a6a9ac;\"\u003eEagle Rare 17 Year Old\u003c\/span\u003e is the sophisticated cornerstone of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC). Released as part of the landmark 25th annual collection in Fall 2025, this vintage represents nearly two decades of maturation. Distilled in the spring of 2007, the 2025 release carries an actual age of 18 years and 4 months, offering a level of concentrated depth that defines the \"standard proof\" apex of the Antique Collection vertical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE 89% EVAPORATION) --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Angel's Share Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eDue to the extended 18-year maturation cycle in Buffalo Trace’s traditional warehouses, the 2025 release saw a monumental \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"color:#a6a9ac;\"\u003e89% evaporation loss\u003c\/span\u003e. The remaining spirit is a masterclass in concentration and structural balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistoric 101 Proof:\u003c\/strong\u003e A continued nod to the original 1975 release, providing the optimal framework to carry eighteen years of oak extraction without the burn of cask strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe BTAC Anchor:\u003c\/strong\u003e The only expression in the annual five-bottle (now six-bottle) collection bottled at a controlled proof, prioritized for refined, undiluted sipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill #1 Pedigree:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built on the same low-rye stocks as George T. Stagg, but elevated by the patience of a decadal aging cycle that emphasizes leather and cherry over raw grain spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color:#a6a9ac;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark tobacco, well-worn leather, and ripe cherry. A peppery edge and dark chocolate develop with time, underpinned by vanilla bean and dried fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-to-full bodied with elegant restraint. Supple leather and bright cherry transition into a mid-palate of rich caramel, tobacco leaf, toffee, and subtle pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and authoritative. A sophisticated closing of smooth, resonant oak and vanilla with a gentle echo of sweetness that never leans into harshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color:#a6a9ac;\"\u003eThe 2025 Hierarchy\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eThe 2025 ER17 sits in the upper echelon of recent BTAC vintages. While the George T. Stagg offers power, Eagle Rare 17 provides the refined, \"gentleman's\" profile that makes it the most accessible and sophisticated sipper of the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #a6a9ac; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural masterpiece of evaporation and concentration, aged beyond its namesake.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon (Antique Collection)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActual Age\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 Years, 4 Months (Distilled Spring 2007)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e101 Proof \/ 50.5% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFall 2025 (25th Anniversary BTAC)\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  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTES --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eEagle Rare 17 BTAC is a high-conviction acquisition for vertical collectors, consistently outperforming other Antique Collection expressions in year-to-year critical reliability. The 2025 release is particularly significant as part of the 25th Anniversary collection and features an actual age (18+ years) that rivals some of the most historic vintages of the 2010s. Every bottle offered here is verified for original seal integrity and includes the original BTAC presentation packaging. Provenance is strictly authenticated to ensure the highest standard for the secondary investment market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo fully appreciate the leather and dark tobacco aromatics of this 18-year maturation, enjoy it \u003cstrong\u003eneat in a Glencairn glass\u003c\/strong\u003e at room temperature. The 101-proof delivery is perfectly calibrated to carry the fruit weight without water; however, a few drops of limestone water may be added to broaden the dark chocolate mid-palate. This is a contemplative spirit not intended for cocktail use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"Eagle Rare 17 Year Old 2025 Antique Collection Bourbon\",\n  \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/EagleRare_17YR_2025.jpg\", \n  \"description\": \"Eagle Rare 17 BTAC 2025: The 25th Anniversary release. 101-proof bourbon aged 18+ years with 89% evaporation. Features tobacco, leather \u0026 dark cherry. 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