Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) vs Clynelish 24 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)
Eagle Rare
★ 5.00
£150
Clynelish 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Clynelish
£215
| Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) | Clynelish 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Eagle Rare | Clynelish |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.5% | 49.7% |
| Age | NAS | 24 yr |
| Price | £150 | £214.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Clynelish 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Clynelish 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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 £215.
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 £214.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Clynelish 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −More expensive (£214.95 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 Clynelish?
Clynelish 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Only Clynelish 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)