Buffalo Trace or Eagle Rare

Gabe215 · 11-07-2015, 05:44 PM

Want to buy a bourbon for when my Dad comes over. I've narrowed it down to either Buffalo Trace or Eagle Rare. I'm a Scotch guy, wanna know which one the CA members would pick and why! Thanks!

Porch Dweller · 11-07-2015, 08:09 PM

You can't go wrong with either one, really. I'd probably give the edge to the Eagle solely because to me it seems to have a slightly smoother finish.

mhailey · 11-07-2015, 09:17 PM

I like Buffalo Trace. Why? Because I like it. You can't go wrong with either one. Flip a coin and enjoy.

JohnnyFlake · 11-08-2015, 10:47 AM

As others have said, you cannot go wrong with either. They are both classics in their own right. They are both 45% or 90 proof, so there is no edge there. I really like them both, however, I'd have to give Eagle Rare, the edge, as far as smoothness goes!

CigarSquid · 11-11-2015, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

You can't go wrong with either one, really. I'd probably give the edge to the Eagle solely because to me it seems to have a slightly smoother finish.

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Originally Posted by mhailey

I like Buffalo Trace. Why? Because I like it. You can't go wrong with either one. Flip a coin and enjoy.

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Originally Posted by JohnnyFlake

As others have said, you cannot go wrong with either. They are both classics in their own right. They are both 45% or 90 proof, so there is no edge there. I really like them both, however, I'd have to give Eagle Rare, the edge, as far as smoothness goes!

All 3 hit it on the head...

I would do the Eagle too. Simply for the reason stated, smoothness.

nayslayer · 11-12-2015, 02:42 PM

Never had the Eagle, but loved the Trace

jwintosh · 11-12-2015, 06:15 PM

eagle rare is awesome! made by buffalo trace. If you can find it, try the George T. Stagg. also made by buffalo trace.

TheRiddick · 11-23-2015, 02:34 PM

Eagle Rare IS Buffalo Trace. Just a part of their limited collection, not as limited as Stagg, of course, but part of that same family. Its a step up from the "regular" Buffalo Trace bottling and has more age on it providing for smoother palate.

Assuming you are talking about the 10 year old Eagle bottling, the 17 year is a big step up and is very rare.

proguy747 · 12-02-2015, 08:34 PM

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11-07-2015, 05:44 PM	#1
Gabe215 Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2012 First Name: Gabe Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,120 Trading: (20)	Buffalo Trace or Eagle Rare Want to buy a bourbon for when my Dad comes over. I've narrowed it down to either Buffalo Trace or Eagle Rare. I'm a Scotch guy, wanna know which one the CA members would pick and why! Thanks!

11-07-2015, 08:09 PM	#2
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,382 Trading: (24)	Re: Buffalo Trace or Eagle Rare You can't go wrong with either one, really. I'd probably give the edge to the Eagle solely because to me it seems to have a slightly smoother finish. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

11-07-2015, 09:17 PM	#3
mhailey Splitter of Hairs Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Matt Location: out west Posts: 492 Trading: (21)	Re: Buffalo Trace or Eagle Rare I like Buffalo Trace. Why? Because I like it. You can't go wrong with either one. Flip a coin and enjoy. __________________ Never try and teach a pig to sing. It frustrates you and irritates the pig.

11-08-2015, 10:47 AM	#4
JohnnyFlake Just an old Wiseguy! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: John Location: Henderson, Nevada Posts: 534 Trading: (18)	Re: Buffalo Trace or Eagle Rare As others have said, you cannot go wrong with either. They are both classics in their own right. They are both 45% or 90 proof, so there is no edge there. I really like them both, however, I'd have to give Eagle Rare, the edge, as far as smoothness goes! __________________ A real man only needs Seven things in his life, Cigars, Women, Guns, Whiskey, Beer, Beans & Bacon!

11-12-2015, 02:42 PM	#6
nayslayer Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Larry Location: Wallkill, NY Posts: 166 Trading: (0)	Re: Buffalo Trace or Eagle Rare Never had the Eagle, but loved the Trace

11-12-2015, 06:15 PM	#7
jwintosh i have a confirmation #!! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Jeffrey Location: San Diego Posts: 1,239 Trading: (15)	Re: Buffalo Trace or Eagle Rare eagle rare is awesome! made by buffalo trace. If you can find it, try the George T. Stagg. also made by buffalo trace. __________________ Surf's Up!

11-23-2015, 02:34 PM	#8
TheRiddick Non-believer Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Greg Location: Las Vegas Posts: 943 Trading: (7)	Re: Buffalo Trace or Eagle Rare Eagle Rare IS Buffalo Trace. Just a part of their limited collection, not as limited as Stagg, of course, but part of that same family. Its a step up from the "regular" Buffalo Trace bottling and has more age on it providing for smoother palate. Assuming you are talking about the 10 year old Eagle bottling, the 17 year is a big step up and is very rare.

12-02-2015, 08:34 PM	#9
proguy747 Hey hurry up! Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Marc Location: Orange County CA Posts: 87 Trading: (1)	Re: Buffalo Trace or Eagle Rare ER __________________