Eagle Rare 12 Year Bourbon 700mL

Nose

Rich caramel and dark toffee open alongside toasted oak and a hint of dried orange peel. Vanilla bean and a subtle floral note add lift to the deeper, aged character.

Palate

Layers of dark fruit — dried cherry and fig — unfold over a foundation of baking spice, cinnamon, and clove. Brown sugar sweetness balances a firm oak structure developed over twelve years of barrel aging. The corn-forward mash bill remains present without overwhelming the complexity built through extended maturation.

Finish

Long and warming with lingering oak tannins, a whisper of dark chocolate, and a dry spice fade. The finish reflects the extended aging, leaving a clean, satisfying impression that invites a second pour.

1. Neat: Pour into a Glencairn or rocks glass and allow a minute to open up before the first sip — the aromatics reward patience.
2. On the Rocks: Place a single large ice cube in a rocks glass, pour 2 parts Eagle Rare 12 Year over it, and let it rest for 90 seconds before drinking to gently open the whiskey.
3. Old Fashioned: Muddle a sugar cube with 2 dashes Angostura bitters and a splash of water. Add 2 parts Eagle Rare 12 Year and stir with ice until well chilled. Strain over a large ice cube and garnish with an expressed orange peel.
4. Manhattan: Stir 2 parts Eagle Rare 12 Year with 1 part sweet vermouth and 2 dashes Angostura bitters over ice. Strain into a chilled coupe and garnish with a brandied cherry.
5. Whiskey Smash: Muddle 3 lemon wedges and a few fresh mint leaves with 1/2 part simple syrup. Add 2 parts Eagle Rare 12 Year, shake with ice, and strain over crushed ice. Garnish with a mint sprig.