Mars Komagatake 2017 / 7 Year Old / Yakushima Ageing / TWE Exclusive Japanese Whisky vs Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mars Komagatake 2017 / 7 Year Old / Yakushima Ageing / TWE Exclusive Japanese Whisky
Mars
£225
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Eagle Rare
★ 5.00
£150
| Mars Komagatake 2017 / 7 Year Old / Yakushima Ageing / TWE Exclusive Japanese Whisky | Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mars | Eagle Rare |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | America |
| Type | Bourbon | |
| ABV | 40% | 50.5% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £225 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mars Komagatake 2017 / 7 Year Old / Yakushima Ageing / TWE Exclusive Japanese Whisky
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Mars Komagatake 2017 / 7 Year Old / Yakushima Ageing / TWE Exclusive Japanese Whisky
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 £225.
For beginners: Mars Komagatake 2017 / 7 Year Old / Yakushima Ageing / TWE Exclusive Japanese Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Mars Komagatake 2017 / 7 Year Old / Yakushima Ageing / TWE Exclusive Japanese Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£225 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 £225)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Mars?
Mars Komagatake 2017 / 7 Year Old / Yakushima Ageing / TWE Exclusive Japanese Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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
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