Blair Athol 1997 / 23 Year Old / Sherry Finish / First Editions Highland Whisky vs Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blair Athol 1997 / 23 Year Old / Sherry Finish / First Editions Highland Whisky
Blair Athol
£189
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Eagle Rare
★ 5.00
£150
| Blair Athol 1997 / 23 Year Old / Sherry Finish / First Editions Highland Whisky | Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blair Athol | Eagle Rare |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | America |
| Type | Bourbon | |
| ABV | 40% | 50.5% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £189 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blair Athol 1997 / 23 Year Old / Sherry Finish / First Editions Highland Whisky
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Blair Athol 1997 / 23 Year Old / Sherry Finish / First Editions Highland Whisky
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 £189.
For beginners: Blair Athol 1997 / 23 Year Old / Sherry Finish / First Editions Highland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Blair Athol 1997 / 23 Year Old / Sherry Finish / First Editions Highland Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£189 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 £189)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Blair?
Blair Athol 1997 / 23 Year Old / Sherry Finish / First Editions Highland Whisky 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
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Only Blair Athol 1997 / 23 Year Old / Sherry Finish / First Editions Highland Whisky
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