Martell Cordon Bleu / Litre vs Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Martell Cordon Bleu / LitreEagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
DistilleryMartellEagle Rare
Region
CountryUnited KingdomAmerica
TypeBourbon
ABV40%50.5%
AgeNASNAS
Price£199£150
Rating5.00/5

Martell Cordon Bleu / Litre

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Martell Cordon Bleu / Litre

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 £199.

For beginners: Martell Cordon Bleu / Litre is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Martell Cordon Bleu / Litre

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£199 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 £199)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Martell?

Martell Cordon Bleu / Litre 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

ToastedHoney

Only Martell Cordon Bleu / Litre

Dried FruitNutty

Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

VanillaNew WoodChocolate

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