Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) vs Caledonian 33 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)Caledonian 33 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryEagle RareCaledonian
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonGrain
ABV50.5%50.3%
AgeNAS33 yr
Price£150£151.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Caledonian 33 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value33/100

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Caledonian 33 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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).

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £151.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (50.5%) — may need water

Caledonian 33 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£151.95 vs £150)

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 Caledonian?

Caledonian 33 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

New WoodChocolate

Only Caledonian 33 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Malt ExtractSandy

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