Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) vs Miyagikyo Apple Brandy Cask Finish

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

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)Miyagikyo Apple Brandy Cask Finish
DistilleryEagle RareMiyagikyo
Region
CountryAmericaJapan
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV50.5%47%
AgeNASNAS
Price£150£250
Rating5.00/5

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Miyagikyo Apple Brandy Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Miyagikyo Apple Brandy Cask Finish

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: Miyagikyo Apple Brandy Cask Finish 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 £250)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.5%) — may need water

Miyagikyo Apple Brandy Cask Finish

Pros

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

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 Miyagikyo?

Miyagikyo Apple Brandy Cask Finish 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

VanillaNew WoodHoney

Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

ToastedChocolate

Only Miyagikyo Apple Brandy Cask Finish

Fresh FruitCooked Fruit

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