Akkeshi Taisho World Blend (bottled 2022) - 12th Solar Term vs Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Akkeshi Taisho World Blend (bottled 2022) - 12th Solar Term
Akkeshi
£150
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Eagle Rare
★ 5.00
£150
| Akkeshi Taisho World Blend (bottled 2022) - 12th Solar Term | Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Akkeshi | Eagle Rare |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | America |
| Type | Blended | Bourbon |
| ABV | 48% | 50.5% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £150 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Akkeshi Taisho World Blend (bottled 2022) - 12th Solar Term
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Akkeshi Taisho World Blend (bottled 2022) - 12th Solar Term
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Quick verdict
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) is better value at £150 vs £150.
For beginners: Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Akkeshi Taisho World Blend (bottled 2022) - 12th Solar Term
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Akkeshi?
Akkeshi Taisho World Blend (bottled 2022) - 12th Solar Term suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Who should buy Eagle?
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Akkeshi Taisho World Blend (bottled 2022) - 12th Solar Term
Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)