Braeval 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 4147) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Braeval 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 4147) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)
£119
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Eagle Rare
★ 5.00
£150
| Braeval 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 4147) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet) | Eagle Rare |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 58.5% | 50.5% |
| Age | 13 yr | NAS |
| Price | £119.31 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Braeval 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 4147) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Braeval 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 4147) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Quick verdict
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Braeval 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 4147) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is better value at £119 vs £150.
For beginners: Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Braeval 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 4147) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£119.31 vs £150)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (58.5%) — may need water
- −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
- −More expensive (£150 vs £119.31)
Who should buy Braeval?
Braeval 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 4147) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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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