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Eagle Rare 10 Year vs Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
Put Eagle Rare 10 Year next to Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a sourced, high-rye blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Eagle Rare 10 Year | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years | 10 years |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $65 | ~$45 – $55 |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Eagle Rare 10 Year and Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Eagle Rare 10 Year
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Flavor Profile
Eagle Rare 10 Year Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/7 spice: Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Eagle Rare 10 Year 6 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10
oak 7/8 oak: Eagle Rare 10 Year 7 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Eagle Rare 10 Year 3 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Eagle Rare 10 Year 5 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year: The older version of Bulleit's high-rye bourbon. Ten years add a lot of oak and leather to the usual rye spice, and the finish turns dry and woody.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Eagle Rare 10 Year if you want an elegant, older, low-proof sipper where refinement matters more than intensity.
- Go with Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year if you want an oak-forward, ten-year high-rye bourbon at a gentle proof without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 10 Year); neat, rocks (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year).