Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) vs Schenley Reserve Blended American Whiskey - 1960s

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

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)Schenley Reserve Blended American Whiskey - 1960s
DistilleryEagle RareSchenley
Region
CountryAmericaCanada
TypeBourbonBlended
ABV50.5%43%
AgeNASNAS
Price£150£120
Rating5.00/5

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Schenley Reserve Blended American Whiskey - 1960s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Schenley Reserve Blended American Whiskey - 1960s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Schenley Reserve Blended American Whiskey - 1960s is better value at £120 vs £150.

For beginners: Schenley Reserve Blended American Whiskey - 1960s 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£150 vs £120)

Schenley Reserve Blended American Whiskey - 1960s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£120 vs £150)

Cons

  • 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 Schenley?

Schenley Reserve Blended American Whiskey - 1960s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

New WoodChocolate

Only Schenley Reserve Blended American Whiskey - 1960s

Malt ExtractOily

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