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Eagle Rare 10 Year vs Stellum Bourbon
Comparing Eagle Rare 10 Year and Stellum Bourbon reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Eagle Rare 10 Year | Stellum Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +25 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $65 | ~$45 – $55 |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Eagle Rare 10 Year and Stellum Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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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Stellum Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Eagle Rare 10 Year Stellum Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/7 heat: Eagle Rare 10 Year 3 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
spice 4/7 spice: Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Eagle Rare 10 Year 7 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Eagle Rare 10 Year 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Eagle Rare 10 Year 6 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy 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 Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof without hunting for it and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 10 Year); neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon).