Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2021 Release) vs Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s

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

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2021 Release)Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s
DistilleryEagle RareTullamore D.E.W.
Region
CountryAmericaIreland
TypeBourbonBlended
ABV50.5%40%
Age17 yrNAS
Price£135£96
Rating5.00/5

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2021 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner75/100
Value52/100

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2021 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s is better value at £96 vs £135.

For beginners: Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2021 Release)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£135 vs £96)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£96 vs £135)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Eagle?

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2021 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.

Who should buy Tullamore?

Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2021 Release)

Old WoodHoneyTobacco

Only Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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