Undisclosed Speyside 30 Year Old 1992 (cask 4823) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) vs Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Undisclosed Speyside 30 Year Old 1992 (cask 4823) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
DistilleryAlistair WalkerEagle Rare
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV45.2%50.5%
Age30 yrNAS
Price£187.95£150
Rating5.00/5

Undisclosed Speyside 30 Year Old 1992 (cask 4823) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Undisclosed Speyside 30 Year Old 1992 (cask 4823) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

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 £188.

For beginners: Undisclosed Speyside 30 Year Old 1992 (cask 4823) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Undisclosed Speyside 30 Year Old 1992 (cask 4823) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£187.95 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 £187.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Undisclosed?

Undisclosed Speyside 30 Year Old 1992 (cask 4823) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

VanillaNew WoodToasted

Only Undisclosed Speyside 30 Year Old 1992 (cask 4823) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Old WoodNutty

Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

HoneyChocolate

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