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Stellum Bourbon vs Eagle Rare 12 Year
Comparing Stellum Bourbon and Eagle Rare 12 Year reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stellum Bourbon | Eagle Rare 12 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 12 years |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +20 proof | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$15 less | ~$50 – $80 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Stellum Bourbon and Eagle Rare 12 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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
Stellum Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Eagle Rare 12 Year
Top 3, behind George T. Stagg and Jack Daniel's 14.
Flavor Profile
Stellum Bourbon Eagle Rare 12 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/5 spice: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10, Eagle Rare 12 Year 6 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10, Eagle Rare 12 Year 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon); neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 12 Year).