Highland #3 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Highland #3 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyEagle Rare
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV54.6%50.5%
Age22 yrNAS
Price£124.95£150
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Highland #3 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner45/100
Value32/100

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Highland #3 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Highland #3 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £125 vs £150.

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

Highland #3 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£124.95 vs £150)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.6%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 £124.95)

Who should buy Highland?

Highland #3 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

Both taste of

Honey

Only Highland #3 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitNutty

Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

VanillaNew WoodToastedChocolate

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