Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2014 Release)

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

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2014 Release)
DistilleryGlenturretEagle Rare
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV47.7%45%
Age35 yr17 yr
Price£199.95£174.1
Rating5.00/5

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner55/100
Value25/100

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2014 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2014 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2014 Release) is better value at £174 vs £200.

For beginners: Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2014 Release) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 17 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£199.95 vs £174.1)

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2014 Release)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£174.1 vs £199.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Glenturret?

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Eagle?

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2014 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodTobacco

Only Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Dried FruitSherriedNutty

Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2014 Release)

VanillaToasted

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