The 2018 Eagle Rare 17 entered the barrel in spring of 2000 and was matured in Wearhouses C. Although the label states 17 years, 2018 is actually an 18 year and 4 month old bourbon. This year’s release Eagle Rare 17 years was released at 101 proof in homage to the brand’s history. Which was originally introduced to the market by Seagram in 1975, and bottled at 101 proof. Eagle Rare 2018 was bottled from 45 barrels that saw a massive 89.5% loss to evaporation, it is estimated there were only 1627 bottles produced!
