Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) vs Jack Daniel's Scenes from Lynchburg No. 8 (1L)

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

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)Jack Daniel's Scenes from Lynchburg No. 8 (1L)
DistilleryEagle RareJack Daniel's
Region
CountryAmericaAmerica
TypeBourbonTennessee
ABV50.5%43%
AgeNASNAS
Price£150£250
Rating5.00/5

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Jack Daniel's Scenes from Lynchburg No. 8 (1L)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jack Daniel's Scenes from Lynchburg No. 8 (1L)

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 £250.

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 £250)

Cons

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

Jack Daniel's Scenes from Lynchburg No. 8 (1L)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£250 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 Jack?

Jack Daniel's Scenes from Lynchburg No. 8 (1L) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Tennessee character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

New WoodHoneyChocolate

Only Jack Daniel's Scenes from Lynchburg No. 8 (1L)

SmokeyCooked Mash

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