Eagle Rare 12 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – 95 Proof (47.5% ABV) | 750ml

Eagle Rare 12 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is an aged expression from Buffalo Trace Distillery that extends the classic Eagle Rare profile through a minimum of 12 years of maturation. Carefully monitored in the warehouse, the bourbon develops deeper oak influence and layers of vanilla, almond, toasted oak, and toffee while maintaining the smooth character associated with the Eagle Rare name.

Bottled at 95 proof, this Kentucky Straight Bourbon offers a rich and refined profile with a sweet, oaky aroma, delicate almond, subtle vanilla, and toasted oak on the palate. The finish is long and lingering, with warm notes of toffee.

Key Details

Spirit Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Brand: Eagle Rare
Expression: 12 Year
Producer: Buffalo Trace Distillery
Origin: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA
Age: Minimum 12 Years
Mash Bill: Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1
Alcohol Content: 47.5% ABV / 95 Proof
Bottle Size: 750ml
Style: Aged Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Process & Production

Eagle Rare 12 Year is produced at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, where the bourbon is made using the distillery's Mash Bill #1. The whiskey is matured for a minimum of 12 years in a meticulously monitored warehouse, allowing extended interaction with oak as it develops.

The additional years of maturation give this expression a more developed combination of oak, vanilla, almond, and caramelized sweetness. It is bottled at 95 proof, providing a fuller proof presentation than the classic 90-proof Eagle Rare 10 Year.

Appearance

Rich amber with warm golden-copper tones, reflecting its extended maturation in oak.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Sweet and inviting, with prominent oak and delicate almond aromas.

Palate: Bold and complex, with subtle vanilla and toasted oak layered throughout the mature bourbon.

Finish: Rich, lingering, and warm, with notes of toffee and seasoned oak.

What Makes It Special

Eagle Rare 12 Year extends the Eagle Rare bourbon profile with a minimum of two additional years of maturation compared with the classic Eagle Rare 10 Year. The longer time in the warehouse allows the whiskey to develop additional oak depth while retaining the recognizable combination of sweetness, vanilla, and toasted wood.

The expression is also bottled at 95 proof, giving it a higher alcohol concentration than the 90-proof Eagle Rare 10 Year. Its combination of extended aging, Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1, and the brand's distinctive oak-forward profile makes it a notable expression within the Eagle Rare range.

How to Enjoy

• Neat
• With a few drops of water
• Over a large ice cube
• In an Old Fashioned
• Alongside dark chocolate or caramel desserts
• With grilled or roasted meats

For the most direct expression of its mature oak, almond, vanilla, and toffee character, serve neat in a bourbon or Glencairn-style glass.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eagle Rare 12 Year Bourbon?
Eagle Rare 12 Year is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey from Buffalo Trace Distillery, aged for a minimum of 12 years and bottled at 95 proof.

What proof is Eagle Rare 12 Year?
It is bottled at 95 proof, or 47.5% ABV.

How old is Eagle Rare 12 Year?
The bourbon is aged for a minimum of 12 years in a meticulously monitored warehouse.

What mash bill does Eagle Rare 12 Year use?
Buffalo Trace identifies the expression as using Mash Bill #1.

What does Eagle Rare 12 Year taste like?
The official tasting profile features sweet oak and almond on the nose, followed by vanilla and toasted oak on the palate and a rich, lingering toffee finish.

Where is Eagle Rare 12 Year produced?
It is produced by Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky.

What size is the bottle?
Eagle Rare 12 Year is available in a 750ml bottle.

Brand Story

Eagle Rare has been produced at the historic Buffalo Trace Distillery since 1989. Buffalo Trace notes that the brand was refined into its smoother 90-proof, 10-year-old expression after joining the distillery, while the broader Eagle Rare family has since expanded to include older expressions.

Eagle Rare 12 Year builds on that history with a minimum of 12 years of maturation and a 95-proof bottling. The result is an older expression that emphasizes mature oak, vanilla, almond, toasted wood, and lingering toffee while continuing the character associated with the Eagle Rare name.