Eagle Very Rare 2025 Release 25 Year Old Bourbon
Product details
| Management number | 253707918 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$5,100.00 | Model Number | 253707918 | ||
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Eagle Rare 25 is a landmark release for Buffalo Trace and the Eagle Rare line—pushing the boundaries of bourbon aging while preserving balance and drinkability. It’s a contemplative, ultra-premium bourbon intended for special occasions, pourings, or tastings rather than mixing. The maturity, depth, and sheer age demand respect; the goal is to showcase what long maturation can bring when carefully managed.
Origins & Craftsmanship
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Distillery / Brand: Buffalo Trace Distillery, under the Eagle Rare brand.
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This is the oldest expression ever released under the Eagle Rare label—a 25-year-old straight bourbon.
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The release is the first from Warehouse P, a specially built, experimental rickhouse intended for ultra-aging trials, with controlled or optimized conditions for long maturation.
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Around 200 bottles were released globally (for the 2023/2025 edition).
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It is bottled at 101 proof (50.5% ABV).
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The presentation is extravagantly designed: the bourbon is housed in a hand-blown crystal decanter, with a sterling silver wing ornament encasing it, and a glass eagle inside.
Tasting Profile
This is from “First Taste” notes by Whisky Advocate and other reviewers.
| Component | Notes / Observations |
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| Nose / Aroma | Spearmint, orange citrus, oak, stewed cherries, dark red fruits, subtle butterscotch. |
| Palate / Taste | Cherry pie, dark chocolate, baking spice (cinnamon, nutmeg), oak / barrel influence, rich fruit compote evolving to deeper notes. |
| Finish | Long and warming: plum echoes, “rickhouse dust,” oak influence, deep fruit, and a lingering earthy / dusty note. |
One important emphasis is that despite its age, the bourbon strives not to be over-oaked or excessively tannic—Buffalo Trace’s controlled aging in Warehouse P is designed to avoid the pitfalls of ultra-aging.
Food & Pairings
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Serve / Format: Best sipped neat or with a large ice cube. Let it rest in the glass to allow the complex aromatics to evolve.
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Pairings:
• Dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher) or chocolate with dried fruit
• Nut desserts (walnut tart, pecan pie)
• Cigar or pipe tobacco — as part of a contemplative pairing
• Rich meats (venison, beef with a glaze)
• Aged cheeses (Parmigiano, aged Gouda)
Because this is a high-end, aged bourbon, the food companions should be equally serious—not light fare.
Quick Overview
| Feature | Detail |
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| Name | Eagle Rare 25 Year Old Bourbon |
| Age | 25 years |
| Proof / ABV | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) |
| Warehouse / Aging | Warehouse P, special experimental rickhouse for ultra-aging |
| Release Size | ~200 bottles globally |
| Presentation | Hand-blown crystal decanter, sterling silver wing enclosure, glass eagle inside |
| Style / Character | Ultra-aged, fruit & oak depth, complex with balance, refined rather than aggressive |
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