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Eagle Rare 10 Year vs Jim Beam Black
Put Eagle Rare 10 Year next to Jim Beam Black and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Eagle Rare 10 Year | Jim Beam Black |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years +3 yr | 7 years |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) +4 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $65 | ~$22 – $28 ~$28 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Eagle Rare 10 Year and Jim Beam Black do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Eagle Rare 10 Year Jim Beam Black
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/3 fruit: Eagle Rare 10 Year 5 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/6 nuttiness: Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Eagle Rare 10 Year 7 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Eagle Rare 10 Year 6 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 4 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Eagle Rare 10 Year 3 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- 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.
- Jim Beam Black: The extra-aged version of the white label and a considerable step up for a few dollars more. Softer and rounder than Knob Creek with the same family peanut note, at a proof that keeps everything gentle.
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 with an older age statement.
- Go with Jim Beam Black if you want the Beam house character at its most affordable and easy-going without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 10 Year); neat, rocks, cocktails (Jim Beam Black).