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Woodford Reserve vs Eagle Rare 10 Year
Put Woodford Reserve next to Eagle Rare 10 Year and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Woodford Reserve | Eagle Rare 10 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 10 years |
| Proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $42 ~$14 less | ~$40 – $65 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Eagle Rare 10 Year does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Woodford Reserve
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Eagle Rare 10 Year
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Flavor Profile
Woodford Reserve Eagle Rare 10 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/4 spice: Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10, Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10, Eagle Rare 10 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10, Eagle Rare 10 Year 5 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Woodford Reserve 4 out of 10, Eagle Rare 10 Year 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Woodford Reserve 3 out of 10, Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10, Eagle Rare 10 Year 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Woodford Reserve: The most widely poured premium bourbon in America, and a genuinely well-made one. Dried fruit and cocoa over a balanced 18% rye mash, finished smooth enough to please almost anyone.
- Eagle Rare 10 Year: A 10-year age statement at a gentle 90 proof gives this a polished, dry-oak elegance rather than power. Toffee and orange peel lead into leather and dried fruit, with a long, notably dry finish.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Woodford Reserve if you want a polished, widely available crowd-pleaser that never puts a foot wrong at a lower price point.
- Go with Eagle Rare 10 Year if you want an elegant, older, low-proof sipper where refinement matters more than intensity.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Woodford Reserve); neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 10 Year).