Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) vs Laurent-Perrier Grand Siecle No.26 Champagne

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

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)Laurent-Perrier Grand Siecle No.26 Champagne
DistilleryEagle RareLaurent-Perrier
Region
CountryAmericaUnited Kingdom
TypeBourbon
ABV50.5%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£150£204
Rating5.00/5

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Laurent-Perrier Grand Siecle No.26 Champagne

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Laurent-Perrier Grand Siecle No.26 Champagne

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 £204.

For beginners: Laurent-Perrier Grand Siecle No.26 Champagne is more approachable (70/100 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 £204)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.5%) — may need water

Laurent-Perrier Grand Siecle No.26 Champagne

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£204 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 Laurent-Perrier?

Laurent-Perrier Grand Siecle No.26 Champagne suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

VanillaNew WoodChocolate

Only Laurent-Perrier Grand Siecle No.26 Champagne

Cooked FruitOld Wood

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