Age: 17 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon (Aged 19 Years, 3 Months)
Proof: 101 Proof (50.5% ABV)
Mash Bill: Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low Rye)
Origin: Kentucky, USA
Description
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old Bourbon (2023 Release)
A crown jewel of Buffalo Trace’s legendary Antique Collection, the 2023 release of Eagle Rare 17 Year Old is a masterclass in patience, craftsmanship, and rare bourbon excellence. Aged an astonishing 19 years and 3 months—making it the oldest Eagle Rare 17 release in the brand’s history at the time—this extraordinary bourbon pushes the boundaries of depth and refinement while maintaining the elegant character that Eagle Rare is known for.
Crafted from Buffalo Trace’s iconic low-rye mash bill and matured for nearly two decades in carefully selected oak barrels, this limited annual release delivers a bold yet sophisticated profile layered with rich sweetness, mature oak, and luxurious complexity. Each sip reveals why Eagle Rare 17 is one of the most sought-after bottles in the bourbon world, prized by collectors and enthusiasts alike.
🥃 Tasting Notes
Nose: Deep aromas of dark chocolate, ripe cherry, caramelized brown sugar, aged oak, and subtle leather with hints of cigar box spice.
Palate: Exceptionally rich and layered, featuring notes of toffee, chocolate sponge cake, dried fruit, roasted oak, vanilla bean, and warm baking spice balanced by refined sweetness.
Finish: Long, elegant, and oak-forward with lingering tobacco, dry spice, charred oak, and a refined earthy warmth.
What Makes It Special?
The 2023 Eagle Rare 17 stands out not only for its rarity but for its record-setting maturation, delivering one of the deepest and most mature expressions in Eagle Rare history. Released as part of the prestigious Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, this bottle represents elite craftsmanship, exceptional barrel selection, and one of bourbon’s most coveted annual releases. Whether preserved as a collector’s centerpiece or savored for a once-in-a-lifetime pour, Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2023) is bourbon at its absolute finest.