Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) vs Glen Keith 23 Year Old 1997 (casks 72593 & 72594) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Eagle Rare
★ 5.00
£150
Glen Keith 23 Year Old 1997 (casks 72593 & 72594) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Glen Keith
£163
| Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) | Glen Keith 23 Year Old 1997 (casks 72593 & 72594) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Eagle Rare | Glen Keith |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.5% | 52.7% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £150 | £162.94 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Glen Keith 23 Year Old 1997 (casks 72593 & 72594) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Glen Keith 23 Year Old 1997 (casks 72593 & 72594) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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 £163.
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 £162.94)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
Glen Keith 23 Year Old 1997 (casks 72593 & 72594) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£162.94 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 Glen?
Glen Keith 23 Year Old 1997 (casks 72593 & 72594) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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
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