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Eagle Rare 12 Year vs Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity
On paper Eagle Rare 12 Year and Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$50 – $80 vs. ~$100 – $110) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Eagle Rare 12 Year | Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 12 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) | 104 proof (52% ABV) +9 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $80 ~$40 less | ~$100 – $110 |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- Eagle Rare 12 Year and Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Eagle Rare 12 Year
Top 3, behind George T. Stagg and Jack Daniel's 14.
Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Eagle Rare 12 Year Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Eagle Rare 12 Year 4 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 2 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10
fruit 6/7 fruit: Eagle Rare 12 Year 6 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 7 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- Eagle Rare 12 Year: Two more years and five more proof points than Eagle Rare 10. Brown sugar and toffee lead, with a drier, more astringent oak finish.
- Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity: Jefferson's sent barrels to the Singapore jungle for a year and a half, and the humidity shows. It is creamy and fruit-heavy, with tobacco, leather and baking spice running underneath.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Eagle Rare 12 Year if you want an older, richer step up from Eagle Rare 10 with more brown sugar and oak at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity if you want an unusual, tropical-aged bourbon with creamy fruit and tobacco with slightly more proof behind it and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 12 Year); neat (Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity).