Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) vs Togouchi 15 Year Old

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

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)Togouchi 15 Year Old
DistilleryEagle RareChugoku Jozo
Region
CountryAmericaJapan
TypeBourbonBlended
ABV50.5%43.8%
AgeNAS15 yr
Price£150£119.9
Rating5.00/5

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Togouchi 15 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Togouchi 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Togouchi 15 Year Old is better value at £120 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 £119.9)

Togouchi 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +More affordable (£119.9 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 Togouchi?

Togouchi 15 Year Old 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 Togouchi 15 Year Old

Malt Extract

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