After last week’s episode with the flagship bottling from Buffalo Trace, the Buffalo Trace (40%), it is now time for one of their single barrel expression, the Eagle Rare 10 Years Old Single Barrel. There is also a 17 years old version, which is part of Buffalo Trace’s ‘Antique Collection’.

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Name:	Eagle Rare 10 Years Old Single Barrel
Age:	10 Years Old
Category:	Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Distillery:	Buffalo Trace Distillery
Cask Type:	American Oak
Strength:	45.0% Vol.

Nose

Pretty strong with a good deal of fresh oak. Roasted vanilla beans. Hints of orange liqueur combined with a fruity touch. Coconut and honey. Then the oak comes back again.

Taste

Dry and pretty strong. Honeyed almonds paired with dried berries. A considerable amount of spicy oak before some very delicate saltiness kicks in.

Finish

Long with a lot of oaky dryness. Hints of cacao. A salty tingle on the tongue.

Overall

A truly well-aged and rich bourbon with a distinctive salty touch. Very pleasant and delightful. Bold like an eagle!

Score: 89 / 100