South Africa 2019 / 4 Year Old / Flag Series / LMDW vs Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

South Africa 2019 / 4 Year Old / Flag Series / LMDWEagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
DistilleryLa Maison Du WhiskyEagle Rare
Region
CountryUnited KingdomAmerica
TypeBourbon
ABV40%50.5%
AgeNASNAS
Price£150£150
Rating5.00/5

South Africa 2019 / 4 Year Old / Flag Series / LMDW

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

South Africa 2019 / 4 Year Old / Flag Series / LMDW

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 £150.

For beginners: South Africa 2019 / 4 Year Old / Flag Series / LMDW is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

South Africa 2019 / 4 Year Old / Flag Series / LMDW

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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

Who should buy South?

South Africa 2019 / 4 Year Old / Flag Series / LMDW suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

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

HoneyToasted

Only South Africa 2019 / 4 Year Old / Flag Series / LMDW

Fresh Fruit

Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

VanillaNew WoodChocolate

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