From Sparrow’s bourbon list, Eagle Rare is a 10 year Kentucky Straight Bourbon ($14 by the pour, or $21 for a larger pour).
About Eagle Rare
Eagle Rare is produced at the historic Buffalo Trace distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, one of the most storied names in American whiskey. As the menu notes, it carries a 10 year age statement, meaning every drop is matured for at least a decade in new charred oak before bottling. That long, patient aging is what gives Eagle Rare its reputation as a benchmark Kentucky bourbon, and it has become a favorite among bourbon drinkers who want genuine age and depth without fuss. The brand has been part of Buffalo Trace’s lineup for decades, and the 10 year remains its flagship, a single age-stated bourbon that has earned its loyal following the slow way, one well-aged barrel at a time. Few bottles at this price carry a full decade of stated age.
Tasting Notes
A decade in oak shows. This is a complex, oak-forward bourbon with the classic Kentucky signature of toffee and honey sweetness, a touch of orange peel and dried herb, and a long, dry finish. Bold but smooth, it is the kind of pour that opens up the longer it sits in the glass.
What to Pair It With
Eagle Rare is made for sipping, neat or over a single large cube, and it shines in an Old Fashioned in our 21+ lounge. From the Sparrow dinner menu, pour it alongside the American Wagyu steaks or the Sparrow-Smoked Rack for a proper after-dinner moment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Eagle Rare from?
Eagle Rare is a 10 year Kentucky Straight Bourbon made at the Buffalo Trace distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky.
How much is a pour of Eagle Rare at Sparrow?
At Sparrow in Kirkland it is $14 by the pour, or $21 for a larger pour.
Find it on the Sparrow beverages menu near the E.H. Taylor Small Batch and the Elmer T Lee. We are in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside, so reserve a table and come taste it.