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Eagle Rare 10 Year vs Penelope Rio
Comparing Eagle Rare 10 Year and Penelope Rio reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Eagle Rare 10 Year | Penelope Rio |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Four-Grain Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 98 proof (49% ABV) +8 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $65 ~$38 less | ~$80 – $100 |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- Eagle Rare 10 Year does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Eagle Rare 10 Year
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Flavor Profile
Eagle Rare 10 Year Penelope Rio
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/9 sweetness: Eagle Rare 10 Year 6 out of 10, Penelope Rio 9 out of 10
oak 7/4 oak: Eagle Rare 10 Year 7 out of 10, Penelope Rio 4 out of 10
spice 4/6 spice: Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10, Penelope Rio 6 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Eagle Rare 10 Year 3 out of 10, Penelope Rio 5 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Eagle Rare 10 Year 5 out of 10, Penelope Rio 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10, Penelope Rio 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- 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.
- Penelope Rio: Penelope's four-grain blend finished in honey barrels and then amburana wood. It tastes like a cinnamon roll: honey, gingerbread and sweet baking spice.
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 at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Penelope Rio if you want a honey-and-amburana-finished bourbon that tastes like a cinnamon roll with slightly more proof behind it and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 10 Year); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Rio).