Eagle Rare is a 10-year-old bourbon produced by Bufallo Trace. This large distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, produces bottled bourbon under a wide variety of brand names.
This is asingle barrel, excellent value for money.
Tasting notes from Thomas
The nose seems full-bodied yet subtle. While vanilla, coconut balsam and spices (cinnamon, pepper) are present, varnished wood is not to be outdone. After a few moments, fresh tobacco, flowers (rose, geranium, pansies) and green coffee show that this is no basic bourbon. Finally, it drifts on to a little walnut, popcorn, encaustic and a touch of honey.
The palate is lively but not aggressive, and the texture remains pleasant. A touch of honey coats the bourbon markers: coconut, bourbon vanilla and encaustic. However, we soon rediscover lightly roasted coffee and flowers (orchids, blueberries). Spices prolong the evolution of the palate, with a touch of black pepper and clove.
The finish remains subtle, with a blend of flowers, corn, coffee and toasted wood. A touch of honey, vanilla and coconut round out the finish.
" A bourbon that does not lapse into caricature and offers a rather rich aromatic panel... "
In cocktails
Find Eagle Rare 10 Years Single Barrel in our Boulevardier recipe.
