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Eagle Rare 10 Year vs Rowan's Creek
On paper Eagle Rare 10 Year and Rowan's Creek are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so proof (90 vs. 100.1) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Eagle Rare 10 Year | Rowan's Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 100.1 proof (50.0% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $65 | ~$40 – $50 ~$8 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Eagle Rare 10 Year and Rowan's Creek do not publish an official mash bill.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 Rowan's Creek
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/7 spice: Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 7 out of 10
oak 7/4 oak: Eagle Rare 10 Year 7 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Eagle Rare 10 Year 3 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 2 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Eagle Rare 10 Year 5 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Eagle Rare 10 Year 6 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 6 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.
- Rowan's Creek: A small-batch Willett bottling that tastes rye-forward and herbal. Honey and caramel sit under mint, hay and warm spice, with a peppermint lift on the finish.
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 Rowan's Creek if you want an herbal, minty, rye-forward Willett bottling at a slightly lower price point and with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 10 Year); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rowan's Creek).