Eagle Rare Price Guide to the 10 and 17 Year Releases (2025)
A Deep Dive into the Cost of This Kentucky Legend
Andrew Maidah
updated January 17th, 2025
Eagle Rare bourbon has established itself as one of the most sought-after brands in American whiskey. Finding a bottle can feel like digging for gold. Whether you're looking for the outstanding 10 Year or the prestigious 17 Year, this guide looks at current market trends and what to expect.
Story Behind the Brand
Originally created in 1975 by Charles L. Beam (grand nephew to Jim Beam), Buffalo Trace Distillery now continues the legacy. Today, this prestigious bourbon line represents some of Kentucky's finest craftsmanship, with each bottle showcasing Buffalo Trace's legendary mastery of aging and blending.
General Price Trends & Factors
Eagle Rare's age is a primary determinant of its price. The longer the bourbon matures in oak barrels, the more complex its flavors become and the more limited its supply. As a result, Eagle Rare 17 Year and 20 Year are significantly pricier than the 10 Year.
In addition, demand far outstrips supply. Eagle Rare's limited production contributes to its desirability and this scarcity, combined with growing demand, drives up prices.
Take a look at this Google Search Trends chart to see how much demand has skyrocketed in the past 20 years!
Eagle Rare 10 Year: The Sweet Spot
Ten years of barrel time has created a concentrated caramel scent and palate spiked with sarsaparilla and allspice, finishing spicy and quite hot, with a fleeting orange peel note. Balances with a bit of branchwater, but needs a light touch.
Ten years of barrel time has created a concentrated caramel scent and palate spiked with sarsaparilla and allspice, finishing spicy and quite hot, with a fleeting orange peel note. Balances with a bit of branchwater, but needs a light touch.
The 10 Year represents Eagle Rare's core offering, and yet it is still hard to find at MSRP as an "allocated" whiskey. It's even hard to get directly at the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Kentucky. Visitors are limited to purchasing one bottle every 90 days and only on a rotating basis at that.
Today's Market Prices (2025):
- MSRP: $40-$50
- Common Retail Price: $50-$80
- Secondary Market: $80-$120
Eagle Rare 17 Year: The Collection Gem
Vanilla nougat, violet candies, maple syrup, blueberry jam, root beer, spiced peanuts, iced tea, and rich cooked fruit on the nose. Creamy and nutty on the palate, with milk chocolate, bitter orange, Coca-Cola, roasted pecans, blackberry jam, and lush, silky spice. The lengthy, full finish showcases a panoply of spice—none of it hot—along with cooked cherries, dark chocolate, and leathery oak. Excellent construction and balance of flavors; no water needed.
Vanilla nougat, violet candies, maple syrup, blueberry jam, root beer, spiced peanuts, iced tea, and rich cooked fruit on the nose. Creamy and nutty on the palate, with milk chocolate, bitter orange, Coca-Cola, roasted pecans, blackberry jam, and lush, silky spice. The lengthy, full finish showcases a panoply of spice—none of it hot—along with cooked cherries, dark chocolate, and leathery oak. Excellent construction and balance of flavors; no water needed.
Part of the legendary Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC), the 17 Year takes everything special about Eagle Rare 10 Year and amplifies it. Released annually in very limited quantities, it's highly sought after by collectors and bourbon aficionados alike.
Today's Market Prices (2025):
- MSRP: $99
- Common Retail Price: $700-$2,000
- Secondary Market: $2,000-$4,000
- Auction Prices: $4,000+
Although the MSRP is around $100, the reality is the rarity and the demand drives the market prices well into the $1,500 to $3,000 range. Finding it at MSRP is almost impossible unless you win a lottery allocation or are best friends with a retailer.
Price Evolution
Looking at how prices have changed tells an interesting story of skyrocketing demand:
10 Year Bourbon Timeline:
- 2015: MSRP $30, Market $45
- 2020: MSRP $35, Market $75
- 2025: MSRP $50, Market $100+
17 Year Bourbon Timeline:
- 2015: MSRP $80, Market $400
- 2020: MSRP $99, Market $1,500
- 2025: MSRP $99, Market $2,000+
Is It Worth Your Money?
Eagle Rare 10 Year: At MSRP up to $70, it's still one of the best values in aged bourbon. The 10 Year provides a high quality, age-stated bourbon at a price that's hard to beat in its category, making it a favorite for those seeking a smooth, well rounded whiskey. With it's limited availability at MSRP, even at $70, you're getting a carefully crafted, well aged bourbon.
Eagle Rare 17 Year: While exceptional, current market prices reflect collector value more than drinking value and there are plenty of other amazing bourbons that cost way less. To put into perspective, the 17 Year competes with other extremely rare high end bourbons like Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year and George T. Stagg.
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Sources and Further Reading
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