*Score* 91 *Color* Deep rust. *Nose* Sweet, deep bourbon smell. Cherries, bold and dense. *Palate* Semi-oily. *Finish* Short but sweet. *Notes* This is a sweet and delicious bourbon. Your first sip may taste like a cherry cola with a slight burn that not is overwhelming. The cherries are very pronounced and consistent with the nose. You can almost taste the oak barrels. A few drops adds a bit of cinnamon spice on the backend, almost as if it’s trying to position itself as a seasonal bourbon best drank in the fall. Bourbons are always difficult for me to score, mainly because I think they all taste the same. There’s just something special about Eagle Rare, and I’m hoping it’s not just the price tag – I picked it up for under $30 in PA.