Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) vs Speyside #4 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)Speyside #4 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryEagle RareThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV50.5%51.6%
AgeNAS25 yr
Price£150£149.95
Rating5.00/5

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Speyside #4 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Speyside #4 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Speyside #4 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £150 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 £149.95)

Speyside #4 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£149.95 vs £150)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (51.6%) — 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 Speyside?

Speyside #4 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

New WoodChocolate

Only Speyside #4 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Fresh FruitOld Wood

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