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Eagle Rare 12 Year vs Zackariah Harris
Put Eagle Rare 12 Year next to Zackariah Harris and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Eagle Rare 12 Year | Zackariah Harris |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +15 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $80 | ~$13 – $22 ~$48 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Eagle Rare 12 Year and Zackariah Harris do not publish an official mash bill.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.
Zackariah Harris
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Eagle Rare 12 Year Zackariah Harris
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/3 oak: Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
fruit 6/2 fruit: Eagle Rare 12 Year 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
sweetness 7/5 sweetness: Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Eagle Rare 12 Year 4 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm 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 with more proof behind it.
- Go with Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 12 Year); highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris).