Eagle Rare 17 Year 2019 Bourbon

Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2019 Antique Collection)

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$1,899.95

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Age: 17 Years, 3 Months (2019 Release) | Region: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA | Proof: 101 Proof

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101

Proof

50.5%

ABV

750 mL

Format

17 Yrs

Age Statement

66%

Loss

Kentucky

Region

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 2019 release, is the 101-proof (50.5% ABV) bourbon in Buffalo Trace Distillery's 2019 Antique Collection, the second year at the 101-proof strength the expression moved to in 2018. Its barrels were filled in the spring of 2002, matured on the first floor of Warehouse P in Frankfort, Kentucky, and bottled in the fall of 2019 at 17 years and 3 months old, chill filtered, after 66% of the original whiskey had evaporated.

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The Elemental Distinction

101 proof, second year running: Buffalo Trace raised Eagle Rare 17 from 90 to 101 proof with the 2018 release and confirmed in the 2019 announcement that the strength would stay there.

One warehouse, one floor: the whole 2019 bottling rested on the first floor of Warehouse P for 17 years and 3 months, with 66% of the original whiskey lost to evaporation.

Spring 2002 distillate, chill filtered: precision proofed and chill filtered to prioritize silkiness, cocoa, and spearmint over raw ethanol heat.

Low-rye recipe: Kentucky corn, Minnesota rye, and North Dakota malted barley — Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1.

LA International Winner: Named Best of Category at the Los Angeles International Spirits Competition, capturing top critical honors for the 2019 release set.

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Buffalo Trace Distillery & Antique Collection Heritage

Frankfort 17-Year Maturation

Distilled at Buffalo Trace Distillery (DSP-KY-113) in Frankfort, Kentucky, the 2019 Eagle Rare 17 represents seventeen full years of patience. Matured on the cooler first floor of Warehouse P, this bottling encapsulates the refined, extra-aged profile of Buffalo Trace's premier low-rye mash bill.

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Craftsmanship & Cask Architecture

Low-Rye Recipe & Warehouse P Maturation

Mash Bill #1 Platform

Low-Rye Bourbon Core

Distilled from Kentucky corn, Minnesota rye, and North Dakota malted barley for a sweet caramel and polished oak foundation.

Warehouse P First Floor

Cool Lower Deck Aging

Lower floor aging tempers aggressive oak extraction over 17 years 3 months, yielding a 66% evaporation loss.

101 Proof Standard

Chill-Filtered Elegance

Precision proofed to 101 proof (50.5% ABV) with limestone spring water and chill filtered, prioritizing cocoa, caramel, and spearmint.

Independent Stave Oak

#4 Heavy Char Cooperage

Entered the barrel at 125 proof in new 53-gallon American white oak barrels subjected to a 55-second #4 char fire treatment.

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Sensory Profile & Strategy

Distillery Tasting Notes

Sensory Profile

Nose: Cooked cherries and maple syrup over seasoned oak, with the extra proof lifting the fruit.
Palate: Cocoa and caramel first, then the oak; 101 proof gives it more grip on the tongue without turning hot.
Finish: Long, with cinnamon, tobacco leaf, and a cool spearmint note that arrives late.

Strategic Position

The 2019 Eagle Rare 17 settles the question the 2018 change raised — what the expression is at 101 proof once the change is routine. Within the 2019 set it is the proofed-down, chill-filtered bourbon opposite the 125.7-proof Handy from the same 2019 set. Compare it directly with the final 90-proof 2017 release and the 18-year-statement 2020 release within Midnight Whiskey's vault.

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Collector Note & Index

Vault Provenance

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Antique Collection Landmark

A quintessential piece of the 2019 BTAC lineup, showcasing pristine 17-year maturation on Warehouse P's lower deck.

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Bourbon Vault Context

Catalogued within the primary Whiskey Collection and The Vault at Midnight Whiskey.

Collector IndexER17 2019 RELEASE

Distillery: Buffalo Trace (DSP-KY-113)
Series Position: 2019 BTAC Allocation
Category: Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Proof / ABV: 101 Proof (50.5% ABV)
Age Statement: 17 Years Old (17Y 3M, Distilled 2002)
Format: 750 mL

Explore the bourbon collection this Eagle Rare 17 Year 2019 belongs to.

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Technical Specifications

Specification	Detail
PRODUCER / DISTILLERY	Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky (Sazerac Company)
COLLECTION	2019 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC)
CATEGORY	Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
AGE STATEMENT	17 Years Old (Distilled Spring 2002, Bottled Fall 2019)
PROOF / ABV	101 Proof / 50.5% ABV
FILTRATION	Chill Filtered
MASH BILL	Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye Bourbon)
WAREHOUSE / FLOOR	Warehouse P (Floor 1; 66% Evaporation Loss)
REGION	Frankfort, Kentucky, USA
FORMAT	750 mL
SKU	088004021443-19

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Records & Assurance

Production Methodology

The 2019 Eagle Rare 17 was distilled in the spring of 2002 at DSP-KY-113 in Frankfort, Kentucky. Milled through a #10 screen, cooked at 240°F with reverse-osmosis limestone water, and sour-mash fermented in carbon steel. Double distilled through a beer still and doubler to 135 proof, then barreled at 125 proof in Independent Stave #4 charred white oak. Aged on the first floor of Warehouse P for 17 years and 3 months with a 66% evaporation loss before chill filtration and bottling at 101 proof.

Authentication & Vault Preservation

Every bottle sold through Midnight Whiskey is sourced as an authentic, sealed product and inspected before it ships. Orders are packed with padded, glass-rated handling and require an adult signature (21+) on delivery; we do not ship to anyone unable to verify legal drinking age. For our full sourcing and handling protocols, see our editorial and authentication standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

What age statement did the 2019 Eagle Rare 17 carry?

The 2019 Eagle Rare 17 Year Old, from Buffalo Trace Distillery's 2019 Antique Collection, carries a 17-year age statement and was 17 years and 3 months old at bottling, according to Buffalo Trace's release letter. Its barrels were filled in the spring of 2002 and it was bottled in the fall of 2019 at 101 proof (50.5% ABV).

Is the 2019 Eagle Rare 17 chill filtered?

Yes. Buffalo Trace's 2019 release letter lists the filtration for the 2019 Eagle Rare 17 as chill filtration before bottling at 101 proof. The George T. Stagg, William Larue Weller and Thomas H. Handy in the same 2019 Antique Collection were bottled uncut and unfiltered; the Eagle Rare 17 and the Sazerac 18 are the two proofed-down, chill-filtered bottles in the set.

How does the 2019 Eagle Rare 17 compare to the 2020 release?

Both the 2019 and 2020 Eagle Rare 17 were distilled in the spring of 2002 and aged on the first floor of Warehouse P at Buffalo Trace Distillery, and both were bottled at 101 proof. The 2019 was bottled at 17 years and 3 months; the 2020 came out a year later at 18 years and 3 months, still under the 17 Year Old label the brand carries every year.

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Eagle Rare

The Elemental Distinction

Buffalo Trace Distillery & Antique Collection Heritage