Clynelish 24 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Clynelish 24 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
DistilleryClynelishEagle Rare
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV49.7%50.5%
Age24 yrNAS
Price£214.95£150
Rating5.00/5

Clynelish 24 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner60/100
Value33/100

Clynelish 24 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £215.

For beginners: Clynelish 24 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Clynelish 24 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£214.95 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 £214.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 24 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

HoneyVanilla

Only Clynelish 24 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

New WoodToastedChocolate

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