Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2014 Release) vs Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2014 Release)Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryEagle RareGlenturret
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV45%47.7%
Age17 yr35 yr
Price£174.1£199.95
Rating5.00/5

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2014 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner55/100
Value25/100

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2014 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2014 Release) is better value at £174 vs £200.

For beginners: Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2014 Release) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2014 Release)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£174.1 vs £199.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 17 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£199.95 vs £174.1)

Who should buy Eagle?

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2014 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.

Who should buy Glenturret?

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

TobaccoOld Wood

Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2014 Release)

VanillaToasted

Only Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Dried FruitSherriedNutty

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