Buffalo Trace Eagle Rare 17 Year Old Fall 2023 Release, New Charred Oak Cask, 2023, 50.5%

There’s an appealing contrast here between rich caramel and dried fruit and the pronounced oak, with chocolate adding another darker note. The finish is described as long, dry and spicy, with earthy cigar-box character. That oak presence gives this bourbon a more structured feel than a purely sweet profile, while the fruit and vanilla keep it inviting. The unpeated label doesn’t need to carry the flavour story; the documented notes make the oak and spice the more interesting thread.