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Eagle Rare 12 Year vs Stellum Bourbon
Comparing Eagle Rare 12 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 12 Year | Stellum Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 12 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +20 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $80 | ~$45 – $55 ~$15 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Eagle Rare 12 Year and Stellum Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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.
Stellum Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Eagle Rare 12 Year Stellum Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/7 spice: Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Eagle Rare 12 Year 6 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Eagle Rare 12 Year 4 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- 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 12 Year if you want an older, richer step up from Eagle Rare 10 with more brown sugar and oak.
- Go with Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof at a lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 12 Year); neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon).