Buffalo Trace Distillery has formally announced the introduction of Eagle Rare 12, the latest age-statement whiskey in the famed Eagle Rare lineup. It debuts as the distillery completes its 10-year, $1.2 billion expansion project.
Bottled at 47.5% ABV, the special expression joins the Eagle Rare lineup which also includes Eagle Rare 10, Double Eagle Very Rare, Eagle Rare 25 and Eagle Rare 17. All are part of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection.
Master distiller Harlen Wheatley commented on the release: “This whiskey represents more than just time in the barrel — it’s the result of years of dedication, innovation, and an unwavering commitment from our entire team. The investments we’ve made — in time, resources and effort - have allowed us to explore new possibilities in aging and flavour, and this release is a proud reflection of that journey.”
The producers have described the whiskey as having sweet aromas of oak and almond, with notes of vanilla and toasted oak on the palate.
Eagle Rare 12 is set to be released in select retailers, bars, and restaurants across the US beginning in June at an SRRP of $49.99 per 750ml bottle. Additional international markets are expected to follow in Fall 2025.
Andrew Duncan, global brand director, added: “At Buffalo Trace Distillery, we believe there are no shortcuts to create outstanding whiskey — there is no substitute for quality time spent in the barrel. With Eagle Rare, we are always striving but never satisfied, constantly experimenting to enable better-tasting age stated bourbons. When it was introduced, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey brought higher quality standards to whiskey around the world; now, Eagle Rare pushes the bounds of age stating excellence in bourbon.”
