Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2023 (135th Anniversary Edition) vs Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2023 (135th Anniversary Edition)
Four Roses
£200
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Eagle Rare
★ 5.00
£150
| Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2023 (135th Anniversary Edition) | Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Four Roses | Eagle Rare |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | America |
| Type | Bourbon | Bourbon |
| ABV | 54% | 50.5% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £199.95 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2023 (135th Anniversary Edition)
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2023 (135th Anniversary Edition)
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
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 £200.
For beginners: Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2023 (135th Anniversary Edition)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£199.95 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 £199.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Four?
Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2023 (135th Anniversary Edition) 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
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