Irish Single Malt #2 16 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Irish Single Malt #2 16 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyEagle Rare
Region
CountryIrelandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV50.2%50.5%
Age16 yrNAS
Price£220.95£150
Rating5.00/5

Irish Single Malt #2 16 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Irish Single Malt #2 16 Year Old (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 £221.

For beginners: Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Irish Single Malt #2 16 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£220.95 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 £220.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Irish?

Irish Single Malt #2 16 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

Only Irish Single Malt #2 16 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Fresh FruitCitricFragant

Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

New WoodToastedChocolate

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