North British 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 5913019) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
North British 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 5913019) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
North British
£155
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Eagle Rare
★ 5.00
£150
| North British 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 5913019) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North British | Eagle Rare |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Grain | Bourbon |
| ABV | 52.8% | 50.5% |
| Age | 25 yr | NAS |
| Price | £154.96 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
North British 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 5913019) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
North British 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 5913019) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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 £155.
For beginners: North British 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 5913019) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
North British 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 5913019) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£154.96 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 £154.96)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
Who should buy North?
North British 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 5913019) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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
Both taste of
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