Buffalo Trace’s coveted Eagle Rare brand might soon include a new expression, according to a recent filing with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). The Kentucky-based brand submitted an application for label approval for a new straight bourbon whiskey aged 12 years and bottled at 95 proof under the Eagle Rare name. Though the filing suggests the label was approved on Jan. 31, there has still been no word from the brand on whether or not the new product will hit the shelves.| VinePair
We tasted through countless bourbons this year at the VinePair HQ, but one particular bottle stood out in the mix, and left a lasting impression on our minds and palates. That whiskey was this year’s expression of Eagle Rare 17 from the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. Let’s just say 2023 has been a big year for Eagle Rare. On top of stunning the bourbon community with the release of the ultra-aged Eagle Rare 25 — which fetched a jaw-dropping MSRP of $10,000 — the brand also unleashe...| VinePair
In February, rumors started circling about a potential new Eagle Rare expression. On Monday, Kentucky’s Buffalo Trace Distillery confirmed the news, announcing the highly-anticipated launch of Eagle Rare 12. According to a press release, the new bourbon will become a permanent fixture in the Eagle Rare portfolio. As its name suggests, the expression is aged for a minimum of 12 years in new, charred American oak barrels. It’s produced using the distillery’s famous Mash Bill #1, also know...| VinePair
