Buffalo Trace Distillery announced the addition of Eagle Rare 12, a Kentucky straight bourbon that will join the distillery’s core lineup permanently.

Buffalo Trace recently completed a 10-years-in-the-making, $1.2 billion expansion project—a massive undertaking that added stills, fermenters, and enough rickhouse space to age thousands of barrels for future classics. And this one, it seems, was worth the wait.

“This whiskey represents more than just time in the barrel—it’s the result of years of dedication, innovation, and an unwavering commitment from our entire team,” Buffalo Trace Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley said in a statement published by Forbes. “The investments we’ve made—in time, resources and effort—have allowed us to explore new possibilities in aging and flavor, and this release is a proud reflection of that journey.”

Eagle Rare 12, much like its popular 10-year counterpart, is made using Buffalo Trace’s Mashbill #1. However, the new expression is bottled at 95 proof instead of 90, adding to the bourbon’s complexity. 

“At Buffalo Trace Distillery, we believe there are no shortcuts to create outstanding whiskey—there is no substitute for quality time spent in the barrel,” Andrew Duncan, Global Brand Director at Buffalo Trace, added. “With Eagle Rare, we are always striving but never satisfied, constantly experimenting to enable better-tasting age stated bourbons.”

Eagle Rare 12 is designed to be accessible, carrying an affordable $49.95 SRP. 

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About Buffalo Trace Distillery

Buffalo Trace Distillery is an American family-owned company based in Frankfort, Kentucky. The Distillery’s rich tradition dates back to 1775 and includes such legends as E.H. Taylor, Jr., George T. Stagg, Albert B. Blanton, Orville Schupp, and Elmer T. Lee.  Buffalo Trace Distillery is a fully operational Distillery producing bourbon, rye and vodka on site and is a National Historic Landmark as well as listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Buffalo Trace Distillery has also garnered more than 1,000 awards for its wide range of premium whiskies. Buffalo Trace Distillery also has a deep commitment to supporting charitable initiatives. Nonprofit organizations interested in learning more about the Distillery’s efforts are encouraged to register their charity here. To learn more about Buffalo Trace Distillery, visit www.buffalotracedistillery.com.