Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) vs North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Eagle Rare
★ 5.00
£150
North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
North British
£109
| Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) | North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Eagle Rare | North British |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Grain |
| ABV | 50.5% | 52.1% |
| Age | NAS | 26 yr |
| Price | £150 | £109.08 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Quick verdict
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is better value at £109 vs £150.
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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150 vs £109.08)
North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£109.08 vs £150)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
- −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 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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
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