Chances are very good that you’ve never tasted (or maybe even seen) a bottle of this. Double Eagle Very Rare is an ultra-premium bourbon whiskey that has been making headlines for its hefty price tag (some bottles fetching as high as $17,000-$25,000!). It also happens to hold the position of 10th most expensive bourbon in the world.
Bottles of this rare bourbon can sell for tens of thousands of dollars, making it one of the most expensive bourbons in the world. So why the hype? Is Double Eagle Very Rare actually worth the price tag?
Double Eagle Very Rare is a bourbon whiskey produced by the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Kentucky. It was first released in 2019, and since then, it has become one of the most sought-after (and expensive) bourbons in the world.
Why is Double Eagle Very Rare So Expensive?
The main reason why this bourbon is so expensive is because of its limited edition status. While the MSRP for Double Eagle Very Rare is only $2000, only a small number of bottles are produced each year (199 were produced in 2021). The packaging of the bourbon is also a contributing factor to its high price. Each bottle comes in a handcrafted wooden box with silver trim, and the bottle itself is made from crystal and features the iconic “double eagles” etched into the glass.
What’s So Special About It?
Double Eagle Very Rare is unique in many ways. For starters, it is a blend of two 20 year-aged bourbons, making it a rare and special blend (remember that ER 17 is part of Buffalo Trace’s Antique Collection).
Clocking in at 101 proof, the bourbons were selected by Buffalo Trace’s master distiller, who chose barrels with the ideal age and flavor profile to create a balanced and complex bourbon.
Another unique feature of Double Eagle Very Rare is the packaging. Each bottle comes with a handcrafted wooden box that is lined with velvet, and the bottle itself is made from crystal with not one, but TWO (double eagle, get it?) crystal eagles featured. One eagle inside the bottle, one on the cap.
Variations
While Double Eagle Very Rare is a limited edition bourbon, there are a few variations of this rare whiskey that are available. The first variation is simply known as “Double Eagle Very Rare 20 Year Old”, which is the original release of this rare bourbon. The second variation is (aptly named) the “Double Eagle Very Rare 20 Year Old Batch 2.” This was released in 2020 and is a slightly different blend than the original release. Both variations are bottled at 101 proof and come in the same handcrafted wooden box with silver trim and crystal bottle.
While it may be out of reach for most bourbon enthusiasts, this bourbon is a true collector’s item – and likely made more for novelty than consumption.
How much would you pay to have a dram of this at your bar?
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