Speyside 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 1283) - The Whisky Cellar vs Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Speyside 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 1283) - The Whisky Cellar
Speyside
£152
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Eagle Rare
★ 5.00
£150
| Speyside 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 1283) - The Whisky Cellar | Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Speyside | Eagle Rare |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 52.8% | 50.5% |
| Age | 22 yr | NAS |
| Price | £152.08 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Speyside 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 1283) - The Whisky Cellar
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Speyside 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 1283) - The Whisky Cellar
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 £152.
For beginners: Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Speyside 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 1283) - The Whisky Cellar
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£152.08 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 £152.08)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Speyside?
Speyside 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 1283) - The Whisky Cellar 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
Only Speyside 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 1283) - The Whisky Cellar
Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)