Eagle Rare 10 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon (1 Bottle Limit) ($59.95)

Cghall wrote: ↑ How does this compare to Woodford Reserve?

Glock45ACP wrote: ↑ Maybe I won the “bottle lottery” with my bottle last year, but Eagle Rare is easily the best bourbon I’ve had yet. I find it in a different league than similar priced bourbons and even better than several more expensive ones including scotch around the $100 price point.

The aroma is fresh and bright and is quite complex. It opens with fresh cut wood, a bit of orange peel, and then a strong apple note (like pure apple juice) comes through. There is a noticeable sweetness throughout, making me think of brown sugar. A strong fresh mint note is prominent at the edge of the glass and hints of vanilla are present. I can just sit and smell this bourbon for minutes with great pleasure.

On the palette it is less complex, but still very flavourful. Very smooth, with little heat, it is an easy sipper. The mouthfeel is somewhat thick with a creamy texture. The taste of caramel comes out first with that sweet apple following. The common cherry flavour pops out mid palette, kinda like a sweet cough syrup. This is where the flavours come together and I get very discernible caramel apple and caramel popcorn flavours. I feel like I’m at a fair when these come through. Then a long finish (1-2 min) of cherry cola. Overall, a very enjoyable bourbon that I found hits well above its price point. Also makes an awesome old fashioned, but go easy on the bitters to not overpower the flavours of the bourbon.

Keep in mind, I use a Glencairn glass which is a completely different experience to a standard tumbler. I cannot recommend these glasses enough to those who haven’t used them.

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razrsharp wrote: ↑ Anyone know how long LCBO will hang onto an ordered, in-store pickup item?

LukeC2340 wrote: ↑ Just bought a bottle (or so it seems) we shall see when I go to pickup tomorrow.

How is this compared to the Elijah Craig bourbon that’s at LCBO? I really love that one but not too knowledgeable with bourbons.

CaptSmethwick wrote: ↑ I like ECSB but ER10 is better. As it should be - it's priced higher.

Zimtron wrote: ↑ Its priced higher because we live in Canada, the reason you see so many good reviews for Eagle Rare is because it costs $25-30 american and the common reception is that “its good for what it is”.

Elijah Craig is much better in my opinion, but I would always choose Four Roses SiB over it.

One thing I’ve learned is that you need to try different bottles and develop your senses over time, once you’ve done this you’ll come to your own conclusions. Take what you read online with a grain of salt, everyone has their own opinions and preferences. I find myself disliking lower proof bottles over time and appreciating the value that other bottles can provide … *cough* Wild Turkey 101.

Oh and I don't think theres such a thing as a “bad bourbon”, given the strict requirements they are all good in their own way … unfortunately pricing in Canada finds a way to unbalance alot of things.