Bourbon

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The Buffalo Trace Distillery distills and distributes both Eagle Rare and Buffalo Trace bourbon whiskey. Like many other bourbon and whiskey distilleries, it’s located in Kentucky.

Eagle Rare has been around quite a bit longer than Buffalo Trace, but they each have their place among bourbon lovers. While they come from the same recipe, their flavor profiles are slightly different.

Main Differences Between Eagle Rare vs Buffalo Trace

The main differences between Eagle Rare vs Buffalo Trace are:

• Eagle Rare is aged for 10 or 17 years, whereas the Buffalo Trace age is undisclosed but thought to be between 8 and 10 years.
• Buffalo Trace is the distillery’s flagship bourbon, whereas Eagle Rare is not.
• Eagle Rare is a surprisingly affordable bourbon, whereas Buffalo Trace is a better value for the money.
• Buffalo Trace is well-balanced with mint and oak undertones, whereas Eagle Rare features some oaky flavors but is not as well
  

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