Buffalo Trace vs Eagle Rare Bourbon 

I hear the same complaints about Buffalo Trace's availability in the USA, and it's perplexing. I see Buffalo Trace regularly on shelves in Ontario. I have yet to see Eagle Rare, but Blantons just showed up here, so anything is possible.

Buffalo Trace is good on the rocks and in some cocktails but as a predominantly Scotch drinker, Eagle Rare 10 was the first bourbon I could drink neat and I absolutely loved it! Great comparison Jon, cheers!

Thankfully, both of these are readily available in Northern Ireland with not more of a price difference. Unfortunately, the BT we get is only 40% ABV. Cheers Jon.

Very timely review Jon. BT had been good and I am totally with you on a pour over a big block of ice and the summer evening's relaxation is perfect. Now that BT and WT101 are at the same price in Ont, I gravitate more toward WT101 which is surprisingly good. Grabbed a couple of bottles of Eagle Rare when they showed up and really liked the first bottle. The other two favorites are Four Roses Single Barrel and WT Rare Breed....both are great and although a price jump from BT and WT101, they are definitely worth it for me.

Great quick comparison! I'm very Malt-Centric, with that said, of the 5 bottles of Bourbon currently on the shelf these are the 2 I always keep around. Surprisingly easy to acquire at good prices in B.C. as well. And don't worry about the whisky mobs, I also enjoy BT in an old fashioned or over a large ice cube 😊 Cheers 🥃

Used to get eagle rare for 27.99 all the time. Now it is very hard to find. Still 39.99 at most places, if not more. Enjoy both bourbons. Thank you for the review.

I prefer ER. BT is a solid sipper too. Unfortunately, I haven't seen either in what feels like almost 2 years.

I'm finding Eagle Rare for $42 (seems like a great price these days) and Buffalo Trace for $30 at a store in the Atlanta metro. Buffalo Trace has actually been harder to find, recently. Neither is just sitting on the shelf, but if I show up at the right time on the right day then I can get it. Would you being buying ER at those prices?

Great Review. Thanks for the insight!

BT is always available for $25, and ER sells for $30 when it appears occasionally in my area in WA state.

ER is better than BT, but by not much really. The proof points hurt on both and ET in my opinion is just an older tasting BT. However both solid pours and are always reliable. Just not worth the hunt and inflates prices on ER you see in the states.

I’ve got both on my shelf right now, and I think Eagle Rare is light years better than regular Buffalo Trace. To me, BT tastes like the stuff that couldn’t make the cut for ER.

BT old fashion with orange bitters 👌

Great review, Jon, and I enjoy both of these bourbons! I was curious if you had any Rittenhouse rye on hand, and, if so, would you be open to reviewing the classic “whiskey and rye,” which is half Eagle Rare and half Rittenhouse? Thank you, and I’ve really been enjoying your channel!

I wouldn't buy anything from Buffalo Trace Distillery even if I could find it... allocation games are ridiculous. I've moved on to craft Gins and Rye's from local merchants who care about the customers. Dad's Hat BIB Rye is my poison these days along with Revivalist Solstice Barrel aged Gin.

Eagle Rare i Love it 35 Euro is nice prize in Germany

Eagle Rare is good. However, it’s $70 USD here. There are tons of other options in that price range that are far better than ER. As for BT, it’s $30 here. That’s a no brainer for me. To be honest, I would drink WT 101 over either of these and be happy.

I just paid $60US for a 1.75L Buffalo trace, so $26CA is super nice price

Eagle Rare is so freaking good just recently got a 1.75 L for $90 😃🦅🥃

I have to side with Eagle Rare, in this matchup.

I never seen an Eagle rare, not even at Bevmo

All buffalo trace products share mash bills that are very similar. I personally prefer eagle rare over any of the others. And I will not pay these ridiculous secondary prices. It’s whiskey not magic beans. As I say you do you it’s your choice and everyone will drink their favorite alcohol.

Have gone threw 6 bottles of Buffalo Tace 🦬, over the 4 years since I started my whisky journey & currently have one on the shelf... but have never owned, nor seen an Eagle Rare- at least not yet! IF/When ER comes to my city, it either sells out right away, or by the time I actuallt go to a store that DID have it, its already gone. Cheers Jon 🥃 🦬 🥃