Eagle Rare 10 Year Review

Served neat in a Glencairn.

Nose

Eagle Rare 10 Year Bourbon greets the senses with a rich and inviting aroma. The nose opens up to notes of caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak. These classic bourbon characteristics are accompanied by hints of ripe orchard fruits, such as apples and pears, adding a pleasant sweetness to the bouquet. Undertones of cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of leather further enhance the complexity, making the aroma both enticing and well-balanced.

Palate

Upon the first sip, Eagle Rare 10 Year Bourbon delivers a luscious and smooth mouthfeel. The initial taste is dominated by flavors of caramel and toffee, offering a delightful sweetness that is wonderfully complemented by vanilla and honey. The bourbon’s extended aging period of 10 years imparts a deep and robust character, showcasing layers of oak and subtle spice. Rich dark chocolate notes emerge, mingling with hints of dried fruits and a gentle nuttiness, providing depth and complexity to the palate.

Finish

The finish of Eagle Rare 10 Year Bourbon is long-lasting and satisfying. As the flavors linger, the oak influence becomes more pronounced, revealing a delightful combination of toasted wood, charred barrel, and a touch of black pepper. The sweetness from the initial taste gradually evolves into a pleasantly dry finish, leaving a lasting impression of caramel and a gentle warmth. The balance between the sweet and savory notes is well-maintained throughout the entire tasting experience.

Eagle Rare 10 Year Bourbon
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Overall Eagle Rare Review

Despite my aforementioned bias, Eagle Rare is often named among the best-bang-for-your-buck bourbons. It takes everything people love about the affordable Buffalo Trace Bourbon and slaps a 10 year age statement on it. The years in the barrel come through with a smooth, oaky character that makes it patable for even the most picky sippers. I might go so far as to say this is the most bourbon bourbon on the shelf, a great introduction or fallback when you just want good bourbon.

Eagle Rare Rating

8/10 – Excellent. Really quite exceptional.

I grade on the t8ke scale, 1-10.

Rating: 8 out of 10.

A Quick Eagle Rare FAQ:

How long is Eagle Rare aged for?

According to the Buffalo Trace Distillery website (and the bottle), Eagle Rare is aged “a minimum of 10 years”. I doubt we’re getting any barrels that are pushing 12, but somewhere in that 10-11 year mark is most likely.

Is Eagle Rare a Single Barrel Bourbon?

Yes and no. Eagle Rare used to be a true Single Barrel bourbon, but, legally, it no longer is. Eagle Rare is still bottled one barrel at a time, not batched together, but now it’s done on a line. This line method means that some bottles, occasionally, will have the last whiskey from one barrel and the first whiskey from the next. So, odds are high that your bottle is a single barrel, but because it isn’t 100% guaranteed, Buffalo Trace Distillery cannot market it as such.

Does Eagle Rare Offer Single Barrel Picks?

Yes, Buffalo Trace Distillery includes Eagle Rare in their single barrel select program. It’s not the most common bottle to get a single barrel select of, but it’s always great when you do.

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Old Forester 1910 Review

Served neat in a Glencairn.

Nose

The toasted is oak is prominent, with some clear cherry and vanilla notes. Lingers with some caramel.

Palate

Toasted oak present again, giving it a lot of richness. Brown sugar and vanilla. Good complexity for a 93 proof bourbon.

Finish

Pretty short finish. The toasted barrel char comes through a little hot here, like cinnamon.

Old forester 1910 bourbon 93 proof
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Overall Old Forester 1910 Review

This is a pretty polarizing bourbon, with ratings all up and down the scale. There are times I’ve tried Old Forester 1910 and really loved it, and other times I’ve poured a glass and it’s just fallen a little flat. Ultimately, I love the character of the toasted oak and double-barrel process. I’m more of a high-proof kind of guy though, so this lacks a bit of the punch I prefer. It’s a great bourbon, though, and if you’re a fan of whiskeys like Woodford Double-Oaked or Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel, then you’ll be nice and cozy with the Old Forester 1910. Overall, I think this a great bourbon.

Old Forester 1910 Rating

7/10 – Great Bourbon. Well above average.

I grade on the t8ke scale, 1-10. Read more.

Rating: 7 out of 10.

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What Is Flaviar?

Flaviar is one of the most popular whiskey tasting subscriptions available on the internet. They offer a membership that includes quarterly whiskey samples and credit towards their online store, as well as exclusive access to bottles only available to Flaviar members. They offer paid memberships for yourself, or you can buy a membership as a gift for family and friends. Obviously, you should be 21 or older to purchase or receive a Flaviar membership.

So what does a Flaviar membership include? All this, and maybe a bit more (especially if given as a gift):

• Quarterly tasting box of three 50mL samples
• One full-size bottle per quarter, from their store
• Exclusive member pricing in the store + free shipping
• Member-exclusive live tasting events

Cost of Flaviar Whiskey Subscription

Flaviar offers a few different subscription options for memberships or gifts. Here’s what it looks like, as of now:

Membership Costs

All of these options are also available as Gifts (and you can double the Annual gift, for even more savings over two years).

Is Flaviar Worth The Money?

My short answer is that yes, Flaviar is worth the money. Even at the quarterly rate of $36.67 per month you’re getting a lot of value. Let’s break it down:

1. Tasting kits or full bottles at a great price
2. Access to other bottles at member pricing (value may vary)
3. Free shipping! Shipping on full bottles of bourbon starts at around $18 for one bottle (increases slightly for additional bottles)
4. The curated samples for exploration and discovery
5. Access to exclusive bottles
6. Access to other hard-to-find bottles

If you buy several bottles a month, like many bourbon collectors, this is a solid deal. Even if you don’t buy that much bourbon a month, this is still pretty good.

Flaviar is a great value whiskey-of-the-month subscription whether you’re an experienced bourbon collector and high-roller, or a brand new hobbiest looking to expand your whiskey horizons.

Does Flaviar Ship to North Carolina?

Flaviar has come, gone, and returned to North Carolina. After being available for several years, we went through a couple where Flaviar stopped shipping whiskey to North Carolina because of hiccups with the state’s ABC system. In 2022, service was reinstated, and North Carolina residents can now confidently join Flaviar and gain access to all the whiskey available for members (as well as the

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