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Eagle Rare 10 Year vs Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
On paper Eagle Rare 10 Year and Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$40 – $65 vs. ~$16 – $22) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Eagle Rare 10 Year | Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 10 years +6 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $65 | ~$16 – $22 ~$34 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Eagle Rare 10 Year and Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond do not publish an official mash bill.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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Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Eagle Rare 10 Year Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/5 oak: Eagle Rare 10 Year 7 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Eagle Rare 10 Year 3 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Eagle Rare 10 Year 5 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Eagle Rare 10 Year 6 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond: A bonded 100-proof bourbon at a price that barely seems possible, though distribution is patchy outside Kentucky. Unremarkable in the best way: it does everything a bourbon should and nothing extra.
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 Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded Kentucky bourbon for under twenty dollars, if you can find it in your state with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 10 Year); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond).