Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2021) Sauternes Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection vs Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2021) Sauternes Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection
Bushmills
£134
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Eagle Rare
★ 5.00
£150
| Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2021) Sauternes Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection | Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bushmills | Eagle Rare |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 56.3% | 50.5% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £133.98 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2021) Sauternes Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2021) Sauternes Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Quick verdict
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2021) Sauternes Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection is better value at £134 vs £150.
For beginners: Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2021) Sauternes Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£133.98 vs £150)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.3%) — 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 £133.98)
Who should buy Bushmills?
Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2021) Sauternes Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection 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 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
Only Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2021) Sauternes Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection
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Where to buy
Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2021) Sauternes Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange