Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2021) Sauternes Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection vs Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2021) Sauternes Cask Finish - The Causeway CollectionEagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
DistilleryBushmillsEagle Rare
Region
CountryIrelandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV56.3%50.5%
AgeNASNAS
Price£133.98£150
Rating5.00/5

Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2021) Sauternes Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2021) Sauternes Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection

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).

Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2021) Sauternes Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection is better value at £134 vs £150.

For beginners: Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2021) Sauternes Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£133.98 vs £150)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.3%) — 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 £133.98)

Who should buy Bushmills?

Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2021) Sauternes Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection 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.

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

HoneyVanilla

Only Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2021) Sauternes Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection

Fresh FruitCitricCooked Fruit

Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

New WoodToastedChocolate

Where to buy

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Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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