Eagle Rare Kentucky Straight Bourbon 10 Year (90 Proof)

95 points Robert Parker: "A sensational Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey, this single barrel project is a powerful, pedal-to-the-metal, balls-to-the-walls style of bourbon that has been aged 10 years and has 45% alcohol, which makes it 90 proof. Seemingly bigger than that in the mouth, it is full-bodied with lots of caramelized citrus, maple syrup, smoky crème brûlée and cappuccino-like notes as well as terrific fruit from the fermentation. The wood is only a complementary aspect of this velvety textured, full throttle bourbon. It appears to be a classic. (May 2013)"

**** Highly Recommended, F. Paul Pacult (Spirit Journal): "Bright honey/topaz color. The early aromas include gentle grain, toasted honey-wheat bread and tobacco leaf. An oil, toasty beauty seduces the taste buds at palate entry with dry flavors of cereal grain and mild oak resin - the mid-palate include sweet and oily flavors of raisins, grapefruit, charred oak and candied almonds. The finish is long, corny sweet and moderately fiery. Easily one of the most tactile yet assertive and expressive bourbons I've tasted in the last two years."

WHWC Staff Notes: "Bourbon for dessert?! Yup, that's right, bourbon for dessert! While most people don't perceive bourbon as an after dinner drink, Thanksgiving offers the perfect storm of desserts that meld perfectly with Eagle Rare Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon 10 year. The aromatic vanilla, dried fruit, creamy maple and cinnamon candy spice is the perfect complement to a great desert table of pumpkin, apple and pecan pie. It would seem that Thanksgiving and bourbon were made for each other, not to mention it makes an amazing holiday cocktail. Just mix two ounces of bourbon with your favorite apple cider over ice, add a dash of bitters mix and let your taste buds decide." - Tim Snyder, 11/25/13