Ardmore 19 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardmore 19 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Ardmore
★ 5.00
£180
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Eagle Rare
★ 5.00
£150
| Ardmore 19 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | Eagle Rare |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 50.2% | 50.5% |
| Age | 19 yr | NAS |
| Price | £179.95 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Ardmore 19 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Ardmore 19 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Quick verdict
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) is better value at £150 vs £180.
For beginners: Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Ardmore 19 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£179.95 vs £150)
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£150 vs £179.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Ardmore?
Ardmore 19 Year Old - Batch 9 (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
Only Ardmore 19 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)