Side Burn Blended Malt 35 Year Old 1989 (Thompson Bros.) vs Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Side Burn Blended Malt 35 Year Old 1989 (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
£229
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Eagle Rare
★ 5.00
£150
| Side Burn Blended Malt 35 Year Old 1989 (Thompson Bros.) | Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thompson Bros. | Eagle Rare |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Blended Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 51% | 50.5% |
| Age | 35 yr | NAS |
| Price | £228.95 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Side Burn Blended Malt 35 Year Old 1989 (Thompson Bros.)
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Side Burn Blended Malt 35 Year Old 1989 (Thompson Bros.)
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 £229.
For beginners: Side Burn Blended Malt 35 Year Old 1989 (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Side Burn Blended Malt 35 Year Old 1989 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£228.95 vs £150)
- −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 affordable (£150 vs £228.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Side?
Side Burn Blended Malt 35 Year Old 1989 (Thompson Bros.) 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.
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
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