Whiskey Review: Eagle Rare 17-Year (2024) Bourbon

Introduction For the second time this season, we're reviewing Eagle Rare 17-Year. That alone is wild—after nine seasons of the podcast without ever getting our hands on a bottle, we've now had it twice in one season. Buffalo Trace has somehow let us into their good graces, despite everything Brad has said about them over the years. This is the 2024 edition of Eagle Rare 17, which officially released in fall 2023 as part of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC). Earlier this season, we reviewed the 2023 edition, which Brad rated as one of the best whiskeys he’s ever had on the podcast—an astonishing 45.5/50 score. So, this release has a lot to live up to. A few key stats: Age : 17 years, 4 months Proof : 101 (50.5% ABV) Evaporation Loss : 86% (only 14% of the original liquid survived maturation) With all that in mind, let’s dive into the 2024 Eagle Rare 17 and see how it stacks up. This review is taken from our episode " Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood (201

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