Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) vs Glen Keith 24 Year Old 1997 (casks 72598 & 72599) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)Glen Keith 24 Year Old 1997 (casks 72598 & 72599) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryEagle RareGlen Keith
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV50.5%51.7%
AgeNAS24 yr
Price£150£168.99
Rating5.00/5

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Glen Keith 24 Year Old 1997 (casks 72598 & 72599) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Keith 24 Year Old 1997 (casks 72598 & 72599) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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 £169.

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 £168.99)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.5%) — may need water

Glen Keith 24 Year Old 1997 (casks 72598 & 72599) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£168.99 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 24 Year Old 1997 (casks 72598 & 72599) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

New WoodToastedChocolate

Only Glen Keith 24 Year Old 1997 (casks 72598 & 72599) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractDried FruitOld Wood

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