Benrinnes 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 11718) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 11718) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Benrinnes
£139
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Eagle Rare
★ 5.00
£150
| Benrinnes 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 11718) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Eagle Rare |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 52.3% | 50.5% |
| Age | 22 yr | NAS |
| Price | £139.12 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 11718) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Benrinnes 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 11718) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Quick verdict
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benrinnes 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 11718) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £139 vs £150.
For beginners: Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 11718) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£139.12 vs £150)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.3%) — 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 £139.12)
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 11718) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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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