Highland Park 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 14601303) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 14601303) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Highland Park
£109
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Eagle Rare
★ 5.00
£150
| Highland Park 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 14601303) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Eagle Rare |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 57% | 50.5% |
| Age | 16 yr | NAS |
| Price | £108.95 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 14601303) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Highland Park 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 14601303) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Quick verdict
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Highland Park 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 14601303) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £109 vs £150.
For beginners: Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 14601303) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +More affordable (£108.95 vs £150)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — 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 £108.95)
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 14601303) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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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