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Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon vs Eagle Rare 12 Year
Comparing Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon and Eagle Rare 12 Year reveals a matchup between a modern, wheated craft expression and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon | Eagle Rare 12 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 70% corn, 5% rye, 25% wheat | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 12 years |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) +5 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$15 less | ~$50 – $80 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Eagle Rare 12 Year does 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
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Eagle Rare 12 Year
Top 3, behind George T. Stagg and Jack Daniel's 14.
Flavor Profile
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon Eagle Rare 12 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/7 oak: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Eagle Rare 12 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 2 out of 10, Eagle Rare 12 Year 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 6 out of 10, Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 5 out of 10, Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon: An organic, wheat-heavy bourbon from a Michigan craft distillery. It stays round and caramel sweet on the palate with a peppery edge, while the nose is quiet and still a little young.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon if you want an organic, Midwest craft wheater with a round, caramel-forward body at a lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with Eagle Rare 12 Year if you want an older, richer step up from Eagle Rare 10 with more brown sugar and oak.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon); neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 12 Year).