Eagle Rare 90 Proof 10 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon (1986 Release) Lawrenceberg Old Prentice Bottle

90 proof. 10 years. 1986 Release. Old Prentice bottle. Eagle Rare — a 1986 vintage Eagle Rare 10 Year at the 90-proof specification from the Old Prentice Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, now nearly 40 years from original bottling and from the era before Buffalo Trace absorbed the Eagle Rare identity.

This 1986 Eagle Rare predates the brand's move to Buffalo Trace and the modern 101-proof and BTAC-tier expressions. The Old Prentice Distillery bottle format and 90-proof specification mark this as a distinct production-era artifact — a snapshot of the Eagle Rare 10 Year before the brand's identity and proof points shifted under later ownership.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich caramel and toasted oak with vanilla and a hint of spice
• Palate: Smooth — vanilla, honey, and warm baking spice over an aged-oak base
• Finish: Long and warming, with lingering oak and sweetness

Specs

• Distillery: Old Prentice Distillery, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Age: 10 years
• Proof: 90 (45% ABV)
• Release: 1986 — Old Prentice bottle
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the 1986 Old Prentice Eagle Rare significant?

It predates Buffalo Trace's stewardship of the brand and the modern 101-proof and BTAC-tier expressions. The Old Prentice Distillery bottle and 90-proof specification mark it as a distinct pre-modern production-era artifact, now nearly 40 years from bottling.