Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) vs Edradour 13 Year Old 1991 Natural Cask Strength (cask 243) - Ibisco Decanter

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

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)Edradour 13 Year Old 1991 Natural Cask Strength (cask 243) - Ibisco Decanter
DistilleryEagle RareEdradour
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV50.5%58.2%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£150£195
Rating5.00/5

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Edradour 13 Year Old 1991 Natural Cask Strength (cask 243) - Ibisco Decanter

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 13 Year Old 1991 Natural Cask Strength (cask 243) - Ibisco Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £195.

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

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 £195)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.5%) — may need water

Edradour 13 Year Old 1991 Natural Cask Strength (cask 243) - Ibisco Decanter

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£195 vs £150)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 13 Year Old 1991 Natural Cask Strength (cask 243) - Ibisco Decanter 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

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

New WoodChocolate

Only Edradour 13 Year Old 1991 Natural Cask Strength (cask 243) - Ibisco Decanter

Malt Extract

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