{"product_id":"eagle-rare-12-year-old-permanent-release-bourbon","title":"Eagle Rare 12 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — 95 Proof, Permanent Release","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n  \/* Updated to Eagle Rare Navy: #002B5B *\/\n  .mw-h3 { color: #002B5B; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 40px; display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #1a2b4a; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n  .mw-accent { color: #002B5B; font-weight: bold; }\n  \n  \/* Feature Box with Midnight Navy to Black Gradient representing the 12-year slumber *\/\n  .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0a192f 0%, #000 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #1a2b4a; border-left: 4px solid #a6a9ac; }\n  \n  \/* Scannable Grid Layout *\/\n  .mw-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; margin: 30px 0; }\n  .mw-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #1a2b4a; border-radius: 4px; }\n  \n  \/* Technical Table Styling - Keys in Platinum Silver *\/\n  .mw-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; }\n  .mw-table td { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #111; color: #ccc; font-size: 0.95rem; }\n  .mw-table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; width: 38%; color: #a6a9ac; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }\n  \n  @media (max-width: 768px) { .mw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n  \u003c!-- 1. INTRO \u0026 LINEAGE --\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"color:#a6a9ac;\"\u003eEagle Rare 12 Year Old\u003c\/span\u003e marks a historic expansion of the Buffalo Trace portfolio, launched in June 2025 to commemorate the completion of the distillery's decade-long expansion project. This permanent age-stated expression bridges the gap between the flagship 10-year and the ultra-rare Antique Collection, offering a more robust, small-batch profile that emphasizes depth and structural consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE 12-YEAR DISTINCTION) --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Decadal Plus Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eDefined by a 12-year minimum maturation and a calibrated 95-proof delivery, this expression captures a richer, more maple-forward evolution of the Mash Bill #1 recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Batch Strategy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike the 10-year, Eagle Rare 12 is a small-batch blend, meticulously selected by the Buffalo Trace tasting team for profile uniformity across every release.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced Proof:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottled at 95 proof (47.5% ABV), providing a technical structural advantage over the standard 10-year without the intensity of the Barrel Proof series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModern Landmark:\u003c\/strong\u003e The first permanent age-stated addition to the Eagle Rare lineup in over a decade, representing the \"New Era\" of Sazerac availability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color:#a6a9ac;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet oak, almond, and cherry-vanilla. Deep layers of maple syrup, chestnut, and brown sugar develop with air, balanced by seasoned oak and red apple skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-to-full bodied. Oaky caramel and maraschino cherry transition into mid-palate notes of barrel-aged maple, vanilla bean, and red grape candy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-long and warming. A sophisticated closing of lingering oak and toffee with a soft, persistent spice oil resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color:#a6a9ac;\"\u003ePortfolio Context\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eEagle Rare 12 sits as the \"Professional\" sipper of the vertical, positioned precisely between the standard 10-year and the BTAC 17. It offers the most competitive value-to-age ratio in the current Buffalo Trace lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #a6a9ac; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural masterpiece that redefines the 12-year age-stated category.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon (Small-Batch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 Years Minimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95 Proof \/ 47.5% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePermanent Addition (Launched 2025)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTES --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Eagle Rare 12 is a foundational asset for vertical collectors, representing the first \"new era\" release from the expanded Buffalo Trace site. While it is a permanent addition, first-year supply (2025-2026) is strictly allocated as the distillery scales production. Collectors should note the specific 95-proof bottling—a unique point in the Eagle Rare hierarchy that provides a drier, more oak-forward character than the 10-year. Every bottle offered here is verified for original seal integrity and authenticated through our strict provenance standards. This is a mandatory cornerstone for the modern American whiskey vertical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo fully appreciate the maple and cherry-vanilla aromatics, enjoy this 12-year expression \u003cstrong\u003eneat in a Glencairn glass\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 95-proof delivery holds up exceptionally well over a single large clear cube for an evolving experience. Its structural weight also makes it the premier choice for a \u003cstrong\u003eLuxury Manhattan\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the additional oak depth cuts cleanly through vermouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"Eagle Rare 12 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\",\n  \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/EagleRare_12YR.jpg\", \n  \"description\": \"Eagle Rare 12 Year: A permanent 95-proof expression launched in 2025. Features a 12-year minimum age with notes of sweet oak, cherry \u0026 maple. A modern benchmark.\",\n  \"brand\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Brand\",\n    \"name\": \"Eagle Rare\"\n  },\n  \"sku\": \"ER-12YR-95\",\n  \"offers\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n    \"url\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eagle-rare-12-year-old-bourbon\",\n    \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n    \"price\": \"89.99\",\n    \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n    \"itemCondition\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition\"\n  },\n  \"additionalProperty\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"PropertyValue\",\n      \"name\": \"Age\",\n      \"value\": \"12 Years\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"PropertyValue\",\n      \"name\": \"Proof\",\n      \"value\": \"95\"\n    }\n  ]\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Buffalo Trace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45051004846114,"sku":null,"price":249.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/5566\/1602\/files\/er12beagle-rare-12-year-old-bourbon-front-label-2025-release.jpg?v=1778625661","url":"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eagle-rare-12-year-old-permanent-release-bourbon","provider":"Midnight Whiskey ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}