Eagle Rare 101 (1979) Tasting Notes and Ratings.

Eagle Rare 101 (1979)

Added on Wednesday, Nov 21, 2012 at 09:49 AM

Bottler:

Seagram's

Age:	10 yrs	Type:	American
Vintage:	N/A	Subtype:	Bourbon
ABV:	50.50 %	Region:	Kentucky
Price:	N/A	Availability:	Collectors Only

Seagram's introduced this label in 1975 as a competitor to Wild Turkey. The juice came from Old Prentice distillery. This bottle was released 1979 or shortly thereafter.

Eagle Rare 101 was discontinued in March 2005.

Member Ratings and Notes

Tim

N: Cinnamon, pepper, a little wood and a touch of sharp orange. A little caramel.

P: A bit waxy initially; light cinnamon, a bit of heat that grows throughout. Light caramel.

F: Cinnamon, dry wood and a little bitter.

Not bad - a modern profile. A little dry for me personally.

Sku

The nose is a bit musty and very woody with some sweet maple syrup The palate is heavily spicy and minty in a mouth wash sort of way which continues into the finish. This is a very nice bourbon and one I'd happily buy if it was available, but I must say I preferred the later, Buffalo Trace version of the 101.

Dan

A medium amber with a lot of rye, wood and spice on the tongue. Great, long draw. [11/9/12]

Ries

n: maple syrup, buttery caramel, toasted oak, walnuts,

t: spice, mint, and wood initial. Candied pecans on buttermilk pancakes. Dry and very oaky finish with caramel corn. Straightforward bourbon, but cohesive and tasty. [B.]

Fuji

N: Black berry, licorice, coffee, black pepper

P: Dark chocolae, coffee grind and tea with grassy notes

F: woody

B/B+

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