Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2015 Release) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2015 Release)
Eagle Rare
£500
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2015 Release) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Eagle Rare | Teaninich |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 65% |
| Age | 17 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £499.95 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2015 Release)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2015 Release)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £500.
For beginners: Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2015 Release) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2015 Release)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£499.95 vs £344.14)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£344.14 vs £499.95)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Eagle?
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2015 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.
Who should buy Teaninich?
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts 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.
Tasting notes
Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2015 Release)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts