Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) vs Highland Park 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 900366) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection - Conquête (Signatory)

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

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)Highland Park 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 900366) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection - Conquête (Signatory)
DistilleryEagle RareHighland Park
RegionIsland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV50.5%46%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£150£248.18
Rating5.00/5

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Highland Park 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 900366) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection - Conquête (Signatory)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness85/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Highland Park 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 900366) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection - Conquête (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 £248.

For beginners: Highland Park 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 900366) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection - Conquête (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 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 £248.18)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Highland Park 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 900366) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection - Conquête (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£248.18 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 Highland?

Highland Park 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 900366) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection - Conquête (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

Honey

Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

VanillaNew WoodToastedChocolate

Only Highland Park 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 900366) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection - Conquête (Signatory)

SmokeyLeatheryMedicinal

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