Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) vs Highland Park 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 14601303) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Eagle Rare
★ 5.00
£150
Highland Park 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 14601303) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Highland Park
£109
| Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) | Highland Park 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 14601303) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Eagle Rare | Highland Park |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.5% | 57% |
| Age | NAS | 16 yr |
| Price | £150 | £108.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Highland Park 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 14601303) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Highland Park 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 14601303) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Highland Park 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 14601303) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £109 vs £150.
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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150 vs £108.95)
Highland Park 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 14601303) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +More affordable (£108.95 vs £150)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −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 Highland?
Highland Park 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 14601303) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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
Both taste of
Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Only Highland Park 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 14601303) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)