Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) vs Royal Salute 21 Year Old - Miami Polo Edition

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

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)Royal Salute 21 Year Old - Miami Polo Edition
DistilleryEagle RareRoyal Salute
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonBlended
ABV50.5%40%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£150£161.5
Rating5.00/5

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Royal Salute 21 Year Old - Miami Polo Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Royal Salute 21 Year Old - Miami Polo Edition

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 £162.

For beginners: Royal Salute 21 Year Old - Miami Polo Edition is more approachable (85/100 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 £161.5)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.5%) — may need water

Royal Salute 21 Year Old - Miami Polo Edition

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£161.5 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 Royal?

Royal Salute 21 Year Old - Miami Polo Edition is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaNew WoodHoney

Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

ToastedChocolate

Only Royal Salute 21 Year Old - Miami Polo Edition

Malt ExtractCooked Fruit

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