Is Eagle Rare 10 Year the Best Value Buffalo Trace Bourbon? Let's Find Out!

[@Brewzle]

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[@pew_wareagle1247]

Where is the Petition for us to sign to get a 107 Eagle Rare Barrel Pick for the Brewzle Nation?

[@Brewzle]

Exactly! Even if I have to transfer the barrel and private label it, let's do it!

[@apeekintime]

I king of love that the bottles on the bar in this shot are not just all allocated and hard to find bottles. Tons of highly available bottles being displayed sends the right message - this channel is not just for the most hardcore (and budget irresponsible) whiskey drinkers. Whiskey doesn't have to be "rare" to be good. Sometimes a great bottle is highly available and $25.

[@sheadc13]

eagle rare was how i got into good whiskey as well as buffalo trace, still my two fav go to's for years now

[@Adeptus221]

The charisma, the enthusiasm, the eloquence, the history coverage, didn't expect these videos, but after watching the Dr. Disrespect Bourbon review, I liked and followed. It's a great combination of passion for the drink, knowledge of the product, and execution of video editing that makes the transition smooth and palatable.

[@BourbonAndSteak]

…one of the best reviews of bourbon. I tend to agree with all he says about Eagle Rare, but I would have given it 6 or 7 on the taste(I like Eagle Tare a lot). Also I think it would be higher on the list if he included a value for money score. Hope he will make a review of the Angles Envy and JD Barrel Strenght soon.

[@tomdowney37215]

Its what really turned me on to bourbon. It is hands down my favorite bourbon. I always reach right past dozens of other bottles for it.. when i have it.

[@user-iz7px4kr3b]

TJ I am new to bourbon collecting and have learned a lot from your videos. Thank you for that. Our county recently voted to allow liquor sales so we have four new liquor stores in a town of 25k people. In other words, I have had no problem finding any of the bourbons you have suggested.

[@pilsplease7561]

I have worked in the beer industry, the wine industry and am getting into bourbon/ spirits for the first time, have done a small amount of distilling 2 times in my life but never got into it. I am now getting into bourbon and trying to build up a bourbon collection.

[@mhlovelady]

When I visited the Buffalo Trace Distillery a few weeks ago with my wife and friends, we did a tour and sampling. Eagle Rare was the one we all liked the most. Blanton's was not given as a sample. Even my wife who is not a bourbon drinker liked it. I could not get it that day at the distillery, so I bought a bottle at a local retailer for way too much money. We opened the bottle last night with our friends and everyone absolutely loved it. We had some of my wife's delicious cheese cake before the tasting, so our taste buds may have been somewhat compromised, but it is a great bottle of sipping bourbon. The next time we go to the distillery, we live about an hour away, I'm going to try to go on a day when they are selling Eagle Rare. Thanks for the great videos.

[@scottiehamilton1699]

Blantons is extremely overrated. I was so hyped when I found it (after visiting 10+ stores) got it home and tried it and was so let down.. bottle is really cool.. but eagle rare over blantons every day that ends in y, or a drink in my hand lol

[@djvie24]

@@scottiehamilton1699I’ve had Blanton’s that was okay and some that were exceptional. It’s a single barrel so there will always be some variance. Sadly I think it suffers pushback from the hype and expectations are set way too high. But on value nothing competes with Eagle Rare. 10 years at under $40 MSRP and the taste is always consistent and good. I’ve had better whiskey, but this one is my favorite.

[@Agent_Coulson]

Eagle rare is really nice when I'm out watching bird watching. Really special memories from my childhood.

[@kaungsithusett9017]

D®unk child in the woods? If your uncle took you birdwatching, and he's from Alabama, it's time you get a lawyer 😂

[@Longenecker1776]

The first time and only time I had Eagle Rare I fell in Love.

[@augdawg66]

I paid $90 for Blantons and $40 eagle rare. I preferred eagle rare over Blantons. I have an E.H. Taylor uncut barrel proof that I was gifted for Xmas. I plan to open that one for the new year

[@myles7686]

$90 for Blantons?! I paid $60 my buddy got one for $48

[@augdawg66]

@@myles7686 yeah, I overpaid at a liquor store because I wasn’t patient… the following week it was available at Albertsons for $59

[@goldenboy912]

@@myles7686 I need to take a trip through your area then. I've seen Blanton's in the wild once in my city and they wanted $169 for it.

[@Srugg4k]

Glad I was able to get a back up but I got sweet notes with a hint of maybe pear but the most insane part is how watered down it feels so smooth and very very easy sip. 8.5 almost a 9 .

[@gabiromilk]

they can be found easily in Brazil now! as a country with only a few whiskey options in general, I feel this is a great addition to our whiskey lovers! my bottle just arrived and here we are sipping while watching those reviews!

[@jebus_.]

Strangely enough I get more of a cherry flavor instead of grape when I'm sipping on this. Personally from the different allocated bourbons I've tried, this has been my favorite. I also agree on wishing it was of a higher proof as well.

[@beerme8949]

The bourbon that popped my cherry and got me into bourbon. Will always have a special place in my heart

[@blakeabig8416]

i think i agree here. I bet if folks did a blind test they'd say something similar. I've always been sorta quiet about my thoughts on Eagle cuz i thought some of the same things. But i guess that's why bourbon's great, everyone's got their own favs. Great vid!

[@Jared40]

It's one of my favs but I reach more for it in spring and summer months it's a easy going bourbon 👍🏻🥃🦅

[@superman6338]

I had a blind taste with it against W12 - and 3 out of the 5 guys had Eagle Rare over Weller 12... everyone has different tastes

[@carlmalone4465]

Waited for 2 hours at a release last weekend and didn’t score a bottle of ER. Then drove back home and my 2 local ABCs had a whole case of Eagle Rare🙏

[@akumuboido]

My dad just got this bourbon, and he really liked it (:

[@Brewzle]

Nice! It's a good one.

[@Mitch189022]

Thought I missed out on the release but the liquor store next to my house oddly has a lot of it in stock so I grabbed a couple bottles. Great bourbon

[@paullee2177]

New subscriber. Have not been able to find Eagle Rare for about three months in OR or WA. In the last week I got three, a $35 bottle from an OR store and two for $55 each that my son found in a WA store. I have over 40 bottles of whiskey on my shelf and I try to always have an Eagle Rare.

[@johnjacoLMSW]

Check out Safeway. Got a 750 ml for 40 plus tax in Western WA.

[@JJ-nh8lv]

Love Eagle Rare. I'm looking for a store pic. So far, I've not found one. Got 4 regular bottles. I'd say I got a true single barrel in one of them, but a nice store pic could be good.

[@bigscofan]

I’m actually impressed. The way you rate the spirits ends up looking real pro IMO. Seems like they fall in a predictable order, remarkable. Good job! Accents and intelligence are independent qualities regardless. Stereotypes sure last…. Enjoying your efforts, thanks.

[@FEWGEE1]

It's certainly the best value bourbon here in the UK. I can get it whenever I want at my local supermarket for £30. As a comparison, Russell's Reserve 10 is £70, and extremely hard to find. We don't have a great selection of bourbon here, unfortunately.

[@Angrod98]

I’ll trade ya lol. Can’t get eagle here but Russel’s is everywhere

[@zman7953]

Spot on review. Get it in bunches also in Arizona. Prices vary from 45 to 100 bucks. When I see it I grab it. Cheers brother

[@kingjohn3497]

Just purchased my fist eagle rare 🎉can’t wait to try it

[@mitchellmorrow5923]

Tater bottle, was my go to mixer from 2004 to around 2015 when the tater boom made it rare. Not great neat, so many better shelfers. Thank you for a true review of this bottle.

[@chrismoore4110]

I usually only drink bourbon neat. I really dislike Eagle Rare. Maybe you are right. It is good, just not good neat.

[@thejordanbrooks4893]

wtf is a "tater bottle"

[@christianmojica1635]

My father in law gave me my first bottle of eagle rare. I just bought my second bottle because I found it at totally wine for $42, but other stores sell it for $70-$90 in my area (NJ)

[@matthewphillips6687]

Once you mentioned grape candy now that’s all I can smell on the nose! I’m in a state controlled state so we get it for $35. Definitely worth it at that price!

[@djvie24]

Yes it is. It’s a buy in Oregon every time unless you’re stocked up and leaving it for someone else to find.

[@assassinierer47]

Def a great Bourbon that never disappoints. Loved for good reason by beginners and enthusiasts.

[@FriarPop]

Clearly you dont know bourbon, its one of the most overrated ever! Never rates high in blind tests by judges.

[@jdmurse88]

I really like ER and Woodford. Interesting they are tied on your list. Woodford I can get anywhere in San Antonio but ER is marked up to $75 + here when you can find it.

[@iowabassman4701]

Found your channel yesterday, looking for reviews on this bourbon. Knowing it was the holidays, did not have high hopes shopping on New Year's Eve, but a random little neighborhood grocery store had 3 bottles for 42.99 yesterday! I've gone from Jim Beam to Buffalo Trace to Eagle rare now... This bottle did it 😂 I'm officially hooked...

[@Jared40]

One of fav bourbons I simply love it I really get a grape note and slight oak taste to it. 😆👍🏻🦅

[@Brewzle]

Yeah, I get those notes as well.

[@Jared40]

@@Brewzle I live in Colorado hard to find usually it's available $49-69

[@wspeed657]

Your experience aligns with mine. It's a good average bourbon profile with nothing that stands out. I actually prefer Buffalo Trace if I had to choose one.

[@garycramer7866]

I just bought a 1.75 liter bottle of Eagle Rare that’s 59.62 ounces for $90.00 ! They had a 750 ml for $75. It was a no brainer. A bit hard to pour but wow delicious

[@0529mpb]

$75 is typical for Eagle Rare in my state. It's almost never available close to MSRP. We do seem to get a better allocation of EH Taylor Small Batch. I have bought that at close to MSRP over the last year.

[@_byronic6245]

I just got my first bottle of ER & I gotta say you are spot on! Had I watched this video before buying I might not of tracked it down (I don’t live in GA….thank god). It smells great but it’s taste is much to be desired. It’s not bad it’s just kinda bland.

[@numanuma20]

My dad always finds Eagle Rare easily when he’s in Georgia at local liquor store. Some how, the guy gets a ton in. I am that guy that reads the notes on the bottle especially when I bought the Redemption Sir Lee. They got my wine side with the Sir Lee bourbon.

[@dragonrider7796]

We get it on most drops here in VA, but if I really want it I'll drive up the road to DC and get it. I like the taste just fine and I agree that it's above regular Buffalo Trace and behind Blanton's in terms of my preference

[@jjrock12]

Now compare it to Russell's 10 year whiskey and also Tin Cup 10 if you have them. Personally I've had Eagle Rare before..it has become an unicorn in my area for some reason but there are plenty of Russell's 10, I personally slightly prefer ER10 but its that just slightly. Russell's 10 is not bad substitute...until BT starts some type of bigger production to supply their most common selling bourbon...or their demand dies down slightly...

[@oubrad85]

Eagle is starting to drop on a consistent basis in the Dallas area. It goes fast but is usually available for a couple hours. I totally agree with the scoring of it. Right between BT and Blanton’s.

[@scottiehamilton1699]

If i recall watching your videos got me into bourbon.. I watch damn near all your videos and agree with 94% of what you say.. but this is part of that 6%. This is better that BT, woodford, 10x better than blantons and better than all the bulleits combined. I would choose this bottle over most. I havent tried any EH yet, so i cant say that, but most for sure.

[@johnlara5470]

For the price of 40 im happy with it, I still prefer EHT but I dont understand givjng up a limb for one like some do.

[@josephvelez5685]

The first time I tried Eagle rare I was underwhelmed. Especially since people are sacrificing their first born for one. I finally feel like I’m not crazy

[@victorpopukh5451]

I’m on the same page

[@dragunovful]

found one for $60 locally. I was so fucking underwhelmed I thought i was just having an off day. No, not really. It just like a slightly upgraded buffalo trace that i get for $25 lol.

[@Marshell99]

@@dragunovful in Germany u get it from Amazon for about 35€ thats Like 38$😂

[@jayjuggrnaut]

Same.

[@anthonypicciano3803]

I found two in a store in Vt. I got two for $80. I think the only bourbon that’s as good for its price is the Redwood empire

[@DC632A]

I like this. I wish they made it 100 proof though. My sweet spot In Whiskey. That Kentucky Owl is hooting in the background “drink me, hoot hoot” Great review

[@bigmac9439]

Eagle 🦅 Rare was so shockingly good. I had the bottle for a while before trying and OMG this was instantly my new favorite. Are there any other bourbons you would recommend if you love Eagle Rare?

[@honkytonkinson9787]

Four roses single barrel, or the Old Forester 1910 and 1920 bottlings are really good!

[@ICExxD]

You should do one on 17 year....... I've been trying to find a 17-year Eagle Rare for over a year now and I still have not found one

[@chadguzinski5819]

For a guy that claims to not have a expert palate, he sure has an expert level palate... Spot on!

[@matthorn3302]

Good review! ER is one of my most favorites.

[@dave1986R]

Since Eagle Rare is made from a blend from 2 barrels it would be a double barrel bourbon. Not a good bottle designation. But Double Barrel straight Kentucky Bourbon would be a pretty badass brand name. Especially with a double barreled shotgun illustration on the label.

[@JordanBlythe]

I always get notes of cake frosting from it. Like that cheap, pillsbury whipped frosting stuff that you eat with a spoon at 2am in your boxers when the family is asleep. I think that's what they call the "candied almonds" in the website description.

[@Concert-Fan]

My current favorite value bourbon

[@mikemaselli1568]

I think it's good stuff. Just like all single barrels, one can be great and another so-so. I lucked out and got a great one.

[@Over_Taxed_USA]

Agreed. It's low on proof for sure, I'd love to see a 107 offering

[@joeldykman7591]

When i tasted Eagle rare, i found it to be a slightly more refined buffalo trace. Which makes sense considering they are of the same mash bill. All being equal, i would say for MSRP eagle rare is probably a worthwhile bottle, but considering how difficult and expensive it is in my area, its not worth the effort to buy.

[@LeatherDaddy97]

Its good. That said id still rather have a wt101. Eagle rare never shows up here anymore anyway. Never over msrp for me. If you just "HAVE" to have one and youve never seen it, nothing over 50.

[@darkknight6860]

Well if brewzle reviews it means I gotta be on the hunt for it lmao 😂

[@Brewzle]

Find it, it's worth the hunt.

[@steveerpenbeck7357]

My favorite, everyone is different and a single barrel / store pick is key too

[@tourynfox5643]

I love reading the history on my bottles

[@ipsofacto32]

Just got one for Thanksgiving can't wait to open it...won't say what I paid but I'll say I live in Cali and sure paid California pricing lol. Cheers!

[@minjaekim680]

pretty sure Buffalo Trace was owned by a Japanese guy who later sold it to an American company in condition that particular mashbills and bottles will be only limited to be released to the japanese market.

[@Chris-zn2pz]

Rowan county Nc has 6 bottles every two weeks I make sure im there around 10 am after stocking. Also buffalo trace 6 bottles lol I’ve been hiding a bottle of trace and buying eagle You can only get 1 a day lol

[@brooksington4696]

I didn't know the history of eagle rare with respect to WT101! Super fascinating. I've had a few bottles of eagle rare over the years and at MSRP, I think it's a good deal, but I would never pay more than around $40 for it, and even 40 is pushing it imo, I'd rather have 2 bottles of WT101, or spend a bit more on rare breed or maybe an OF 1920. but hey, taste is subjective, and I recognize it's popular for a reason! Great video, as always.

[@BLAM777]

I found that it got better after being open for a few weeks. I definitely got that grape flavor. I like it better than blanton's.

[@seckler17]

Eagle Rare is no longer single barrel(ish) it was moved to the same bottling line as Buffalo Trace/EHT etc. and is now just bottled as batched like the other Buffalo Trace products.

[@YoJimBo851610]

I think the most I've paid was 60 a bottle and they were store picks. I use to get them under 40...

[@charlesginsburg9265]

You gave a very descriptive analysis of this whiskey.

[@pavelhusak5297]

I dont know and even why im watching this dude but from now im going subscribe cuz seems really interesting to get some informations etc Greetings from Czech republic

[@Brewzle]

Thanks for watching!

[@stephent3963]

I bought my first bottle of redemption burbon

[@MatthewJoyceAUS]

I read somewhere that someone actually asked Susannah Hubler while doing a barrel pick, who told them that it's now batched, albeit a much smaller batch than BT.

[@diveinvestigator1]

Eagle Rare is the best!

[@kurt4566]

It would be good to see a dashboard with the scores of every product you’ve reviewed

[@sharonschmeederjohnson4648]

I don't know what there is about Eagle Rare but it's so light in color and I didn't find any Dimensions In The Taste and every sip got hotter and hotter

[@FatherMac]

One can never go wrong with wild turkey 101.

[@retleftolcs]

I think your scale should be weighted in each category. Some categories should be more important to you (anyone) than others. Also, ER is a top low proof IMO. 26 is not representative.

[@superman6338]

It's $31 where I am, and at that price point, it's pretty good

[@kevinbrooks1104]

In Washington, the liquor store is Wal mart . So it's very difficult to get real high end booze. One of my favorite flavors is butterscotch so if you have something with that type of profile I would be interested

[@thenext9537]

Eagle Rare is great, I grab it for 35-40. A store down the road sells it for 90$ but they are stupid, so there.

[@bourbonboy91]

I just tried a barrel pick and it was like smuckers grape 🍇 jelly. Almost like a grape jolly rancher as well.

[@AVD-og9fr]

New to the whiskey game. Literally just picked up an Eagle and Blantons at the same place, truck just delivered. Curious if I should “tip” the chick that told me she had them.

[@bobbalkovec]

Not sure what the hype is all about. I mean I like it..but not going to go crazy to find/buy one. Hope you had a great Xmas Brewzle.

[@ryanmcmahon6210]

Spot on review

[@smthcrmnal26]

I actually prefer Eagle Rare over all other Buffalo Trace pours.

[@Lawlzinator]

Probably the objectively best bourbon in their lineup, next to EH Taylor.

[@ranman1959]

The company that makes it thinks it's a $35 bourbon, and makes a profit selling it for that. It's us morons that hype it and make it something it's not. I enjoy it as a nice somewhat flavorful sipper. I'd pick it over regular WR every time. I buy it every time I see it at MSRP mainly because it makes a great gift for new bourbon enthusiasts.

[@chazzman8206]

Review starts at about 6:40 if anyone wants to skip

[@stephensamuel4674]

Im eagle rared out. i find it all over in FL

[@michaeloporto5202]

For the record I like all the stuff on the bottle

[@AM2PMReviews]

I remember the bottle didn’t have an age statement and it was not a big deal to find in like 2011. It was just an average bottle because it had no hype lol

[@jlsuter91]

I read the entire label at home when I’m sipping on it

[@FrontStraw907]

You’re off on this one. I’m not even a BT fanboy, but this is significantly better than Woodford

[@Brewzle]

I figured some folks would feel that way and if you asked me about those two bottles I'd say I enjoy this one better. However, I try to leave the hype out of it when judging each characteristic. Sometimes though, it's the day and the mood as to whether I like the oak of a 10 year bourbon or not.

[@austinmartin2927]

He reviewed a Single Barrel Store Pick, so it's possible it's a bad batch, even though he said it's very close to the regular. But I have had a bad Eagle Rare store pick before, and that was dissapointing for sure because I love Eagle Rare.

[@cheyennereynoso4116]

My first long form video viewing 😎👍🏼 Come on, Brewzle. Don’t let me down.

[@cheyennereynoso4116]

I like this channel 😄 He reminds me of my friend.

[@stevenbelanger7540]

Great video, we appreciate you! Just ignore the whiskey trolls !

[@JohnsonPowerlifting]

I do actually read em once I’ve bought em or sometimes even in the store lmfao I like a good story 😂

[@MusicNerdMIDI]

Just noticed the misspelling of whiskey at 0:26 lol

[@travisweaver9256]

Can we please do this in 107 proof? We can get this but its around 70 in Denver. Hopefully we can get it closer to retail going forward.

[@beginningbourbon7385]

I remember when, (Is there anything more annoying than when someone says “I remember when…”) Eagle Rare sat on the shelf for ages. The hype for it in NC is close to Blanton’s level. I’d rather have BT over ER.

[@liyamabramov4902]

I happen to have a 101 proof eagle rare, it cost me a pretty penny tho😅

[@jolkraeremeark6949]

That's Wild!

[@kennethcoffelt8389]

It’s $45 bottle for me, but one of my favs