Eagle Rare / Buffalo Trace Whiskey

[JacksonCognac]

Hi guys,

I was at my local liquor store today and I saw a couple of these bottles. If I can remember this correctly the eagle rare was going for $25 / 750ML and the buffalo trace was going for $25/1L

Are these some sort of limited production whiskeys? Is this a good deal? I've heard from this forum that they are good... but I dunno if I really want to spend the money on them. If it's a really good deal then that might influence my decision slightly but the bottom line is, I'm curious.

Thanks

[novasurf]

I really do like both. The BT I had when I was at BT was very very nice. Eagle Rare is a bit lighter, but very good nonetheless.

Buy both. Taste test. Light up some Dunhill Nitecap.

[CigarGal]

I've had the Eagle and it is very good-made by Wild Turkey, I believe.

[SUOrangeGuy]

Eagle rare is made by the Buffalo Trace distillery with many other higher end bourbons. I wish I could get my hands on some of the plain ol' Buffalo Trace but there is only one store that carries it around here and they said they cant get anymore until the next batch comes out.

I have gone through a couple bottle of the ER 10 year in the past month.

[tsolomon]

The Eagle Rare SB sounds about right, but the Buffalo Trace might be a little high. I have them both at home and the Eagle is evaporating faster. The Evan Willams SB 10 year is probably my favorite, but I'm tasting different bourbons right now. The latest bottle is Maker's Mark which we made Mint Juleps with for the Derby.

[Fortunate_Son]

I really enjoy the Buffalo Trace bourbon, go through more of that than any other brand. I buy it in the 1.75L bottles for about $36 if my memory is correct.

[awsmith4]

I really like the Eagle rare, just recently bought my first bottle of it and love it.

Unfortunately I can't buy Buffalo Trace here.

[billybarue]

Can't go wrong with either one! My current favorite is "Knob Creek"

Originally Posted by awsmith4

I really like the Eagle rare, just recently bought my first bottle of it and love it.

Unfortunately I can't buy Buffalo Trace here. ----- http://www.melandrose.com/istar.asp?a=6&id=90488

Eagle Rare --- http://www.shoppersvineyard.com/prod....asp?pID=12732

[JacksonCognac]

good stuff guys, I might have to try some... I enjoy a smooth whiskey.

[Mr.Maduro]

I go to a liquor store here in NYC where both of those can be purchased for $19.99+ tax. Get them both,,,their both very good!!

[Che]

Rumor had it that Eagle Rare 101 proof was discontinued several years back to free up & provide the whiskey Buffalo Trace (the bourbon brand) required.

As others suggested, I think both are good buys.

[awsmith4]

Originally Posted by billybarue

Can't go wrong with either one! My current favorite is "Knob Creek"




Eagle Rare --- http://www.shoppersvineyard.com/prod....asp?pID=12732

Thanks for the link

[zamco17]

Buffalo Trace is good stuff, similar to makers mark but cheaper

[Che]

Originally Posted by zamco17

Buffalo Trace is good stuff, similar to makers mark but cheaper

Inside the world of bourbon and perhaps meaningless nuances stashed thereabout, I'd have to say the two bourbons are what I'd describe as at least somewhat a contrast.

Makers is softer (to some, weaker) and wheat formula, with the Trace being a bit spicier with a swift kick, more typical of its rye formula make-up.

[dhaus]

If you like Buffalo Trace, you have to try Elmer T. Lee. He is/was the master distiller there and picks out a few barrels each year that he puts his name on. That may or may not be true, but it IS some incredibly smooth and tastey bourbon.