Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) vs North British 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 5913019) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

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

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)North British 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 5913019) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryEagle RareNorth British
RegionLowland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonGrain
ABV50.5%52.8%
AgeNAS25 yr
Price£150£154.96
Rating5.00/5

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

North British 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 5913019) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North British 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 5913019) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

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 £155.

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 £154.96)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.5%) — may need water

North British 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 5913019) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£154.96 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 North?

North British 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 5913019) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

New WoodChocolate

Only North British 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 5913019) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Old WoodOily

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