Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) vs Mars Komagatake 2017 / 7 Year Old / Yakushima Ageing / TWE Exclusive Japanese Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Eagle Rare
★ 5.00
£150
Mars Komagatake 2017 / 7 Year Old / Yakushima Ageing / TWE Exclusive Japanese Whisky
Mars
£225
| Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) | Mars Komagatake 2017 / 7 Year Old / Yakushima Ageing / TWE Exclusive Japanese Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Eagle Rare | Mars |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | United Kingdom |
| Type | Bourbon | |
| ABV | 50.5% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £150 | £225 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Mars Komagatake 2017 / 7 Year Old / Yakushima Ageing / TWE Exclusive Japanese Whisky
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Mars Komagatake 2017 / 7 Year Old / Yakushima Ageing / TWE Exclusive Japanese Whisky
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 £225.
For beginners: Mars Komagatake 2017 / 7 Year Old / Yakushima Ageing / TWE Exclusive Japanese Whisky 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 £225)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
Mars Komagatake 2017 / 7 Year Old / Yakushima Ageing / TWE Exclusive Japanese Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£225 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 Mars?
Mars Komagatake 2017 / 7 Year Old / Yakushima Ageing / TWE Exclusive Japanese Whisky 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
Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Only Mars Komagatake 2017 / 7 Year Old / Yakushima Ageing / TWE Exclusive Japanese Whisky