Eagle Rare 17 Year Bourbon – 2023 Release – Aged 19 Years, 3 Months
2023 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection | Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | 101 Proof | 750mL
The 2023 Eagle Rare 17 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is an exceptionally aged and highly sought-after release from the prestigious Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC). Although carrying the iconic 17-year age statement, this remarkable 2023 expression was actually matured for 19 years and 3 months, making it one of the oldest Eagle Rare 17 releases in the collection’s history.
Produced at the legendary Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, Eagle Rare 17 represents the pinnacle of extended bourbon maturation. Nearly two decades of aging in new charred American oak barrels have developed extraordinary depth, complexity, and refinement.
Bottled at 101 proof (50.5% ABV), the 2023 release delivers the signature elegance of Eagle Rare while showcasing the richness and intensity that only prolonged barrel aging can achieve.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Rich dark cherries, seasoned oak, caramel, vanilla, and hints of aged leather, tobacco, and baking spices.
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Palate: Full-bodied and sophisticated, featuring layers of dark chocolate, toffee, dried fruit, toasted oak, and warm vanilla, complemented by subtle spice.
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Finish: Exceptionally long and refined, with lingering notes of mature oak, dark caramel, baking spices, and sweet tobacco.
Product Highlights
- Distillery: Buffalo Trace Distillery
- Collection: Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC)
- Release Year: 2023
- Actual Age: 19 Years, 3 Months
- Labeled Age: 17 Years
- Proof: 101 (50.5% ABV)
- Size: 750mL
- Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Origin: Frankfort, Kentucky
- Availability: Highly Allocated, Limited Annual Release
A Rare Addition to Any Bourbon Collection
The 2023 Eagle Rare 17 Year Bourbon stands as an extraordinary example of Buffalo Trace’s dedication to long-aged American whiskey. Its remarkable 19-year, 3-month maturation sets this release apart from traditional Eagle Rare offerings, delivering an exceptional combination of age, complexity, and collectibility.
For serious bourbon enthusiasts and collectors of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, this release represents an outstanding opportunity to acquire one of the most distinguished expressions in the Eagle Rare 17 lineage.
Secure a bottle of the 2023 Eagle Rare 17 Year Bourbon and experience nearly two decades of Kentucky bourbon craftsmanship.
