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Charles Goodnight Bourbon vs Eagle Rare 10 Year
Put Charles Goodnight Bourbon next to Eagle Rare 10 Year and you have an uncut, high-rye heavyweight set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Charles Goodnight Bourbon | Eagle Rare 10 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years | 10 years +4 yr |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +25 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $80 | ~$40 – $65 ~$25 less |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Eagle Rare 10 Year does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Charles Goodnight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Charles Goodnight Bourbon Eagle Rare 10 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/3 heat: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Eagle Rare 10 Year 3 out of 10
spice 7/4 spice: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Eagle Rare 10 Year 6 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Eagle Rare 10 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Eagle Rare 10 Year 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Charles Goodnight Bourbon: A barrel-strength Texas bourbon. The hot Texas climate pulls a lot of oak in six years, giving deep wood, brown sugar and dark fruit with plenty of rye spice.
- Eagle Rare 10 Year: A 10-year age statement at a gentle 90 proof gives this a polished, dry-oak elegance rather than power. Toffee and orange peel lead into leather and dried fruit, with a long, notably dry finish.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength without hunting for it and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Eagle Rare 10 Year if you want an elegant, older, low-proof sipper where refinement matters more than intensity at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Charles Goodnight Bourbon); neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 10 Year).