The Christmas bundle
Weller 12 and Eagle Rare 12, together.
Two twelve year old bourbons from Buffalo Trace. One wheated, one rye, the same years in oak. Wrapped up as one for Christmas.
$328$295
· $279 members
Or just the one
12 Year Old Bourbon Bundle: Weller 12 + Eagle Rare 12
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Two twelve year old Buffalo Trace bourbons, one wheated and one rye, side by side.
Same distillery, same age, different grain
Both of these bourbons spend a minimum of twelve years in the warehouses at Buffalo Trace in Frankfort, Kentucky. What sets them apart is the mash bill. Weller swaps rye for wheat, which makes it softer and rounder. Eagle Rare keeps the rye, so it comes through drier, spicier and more structured.
Pour them next to each other and you get one of the clearest lessons in bourbon there is: the same distillery and the same years in oak, with a different grain giving a different whiskey.
The bottles
Weller 12 Year Old
Lanolin, almond, creamed corn and toasty vanilla on the nose. Layered and moderately sweet on the palate without tipping into cloying, with a long, oaky finish. One of the most sought-after wheated bourbons going.
Eagle Rare 12 Year Old
A sweet, oaky nose with delicate hints of almond. Bold and layered on the palate, with soft vanilla and toasted oak, then a rich, lingering finish that settles into warm toffee. Two years and a few proof points on from the 10 Year Old.
How to taste them
- StartWeller first, while the palate is fresh
- ThenEagle Rare, and notice the rye spice come through
- CompareGo back and forth on the finish; that's where they part ways
- ServeNeat first, then over a single large cube
Bundle price for the pair, with members paying less again.
The bundle
One 750ml Weller 12 Year Old (45% ABV) and one 750ml Eagle Rare 12 Year Old (47.5% ABV). Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey from Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky, USA. Christmas offer while bundles last.
Buffalo Trace · Frankfort, Kentucky
Same distillery. Same age. A different grain.
Both bourbons spend a minimum of twelve years in the warehouses at Buffalo Trace. What sets them apart is the mash bill. Weller swaps rye for wheat, so it comes through softer and rounder. Eagle Rare keeps the rye, so it is drier, spicier and more structured. Pour them side by side and you get one of the clearest lessons in bourbon there is.
Wheated · 45% · 90 proof
Weller 12 Year Old
Weller is the original wheated bourbon, and the 12 Year Old is the age statement most people point to when they talk about what wheat can do. Twelve years gives it depth and oak without losing the softness the style is known for.
- NoseLanolin, almond, creamed corn, toasty vanilla
- PalateLayered and gently sweet, never cloying
- FinishLong and oaky, and it keeps going
On its own:
$199$189
· $179 members
Rye recipe · 47.5% · 95 proof
Eagle Rare 12 Year Old
The bourbon that built the Eagle Rare name, given two more years and a few more proof points. Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1, a minimum of twelve years in the warehouse, and the first age step up in the core Eagle Rare range.
- NoseSweet oak with delicate hints of almond
- PalateBold and layered, soft vanilla, toasted oak
- FinishRich and lingering, into warm toffee
On its own:
$129$110
· $105 members
How to taste them
Pour both, then go back and forth.
Start with the Weller while your palate is fresh, and get the soft, sweet wheat first.
Move to the Eagle Rare and notice the rye spice come through, with a drier, firmer structure.
Go back and forth on the finish. That is where the two part ways. Neat first, then over a single large cube.
Member pricing
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