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Charles Goodnight Bourbon vs Eagle Rare 12 Year
Comparing Charles Goodnight Bourbon and Eagle Rare 12 Year reveals a matchup between an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Charles Goodnight Bourbon | Eagle Rare 12 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 | 12 years +6 yr |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +20 proof | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $80 | ~$50 – $80 ~$13 less |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Eagle Rare 12 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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Eagle Rare 12 Year
Top 3, behind George T. Stagg and Jack Daniel's 14.
Flavor Profile
Charles Goodnight Bourbon Eagle Rare 12 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/5 heat: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Eagle Rare 12 Year 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Eagle Rare 12 Year 6 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 12 Year: Two more years and five more proof points than Eagle Rare 10. Brown sugar and toffee lead, with a drier, more astringent oak 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 12 Year if you want an older, richer step up from Eagle Rare 10 with more brown sugar and oak at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Charles Goodnight Bourbon); neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 12 Year).