Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) vs Irish Single Malt #2 16 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)Irish Single Malt #2 16 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryEagle RareThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryAmericaIreland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV50.5%50.2%
AgeNAS16 yr
Price£150£220.95
Rating5.00/5

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Irish Single Malt #2 16 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Irish Single Malt #2 16 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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 £221.

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 £220.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.5%) — may need water

Irish Single Malt #2 16 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£220.95 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 Irish?

Irish Single Malt #2 16 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

VanillaHoney

Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

New WoodToastedChocolate

Only Irish Single Malt #2 16 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Fresh FruitCitricFragant

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