Pittyvaich 28 Year Old 1979 - Rarest of the Rare (Duncan Taylor) vs Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Pittyvaich 28 Year Old 1979 - Rarest of the Rare (Duncan Taylor)
Pittyvaich
£250
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Eagle Rare
★ 5.00
£150
| Pittyvaich 28 Year Old 1979 - Rarest of the Rare (Duncan Taylor) | Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pittyvaich | Eagle Rare |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 52.7% | 50.5% |
| Age | 28 yr | NAS |
| Price | £250 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Pittyvaich 28 Year Old 1979 - Rarest of the Rare (Duncan Taylor)
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Pittyvaich 28 Year Old 1979 - Rarest of the Rare (Duncan Taylor)
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 £250.
For beginners: Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Pittyvaich 28 Year Old 1979 - Rarest of the Rare (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£250 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 £250)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Pittyvaich?
Pittyvaich 28 Year Old 1979 - Rarest of the Rare (Duncan Taylor) 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
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