Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) vs Uitvlugt Pot Still 1997 / 24 Year Old / Kill Devil

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

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)Uitvlugt Pot Still 1997 / 24 Year Old / Kill Devil
DistilleryEagle RareUitvlugt
Region
CountryAmericaUnited Kingdom
TypeBourbon
ABV50.5%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£150£188
Rating5.00/5

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Uitvlugt Pot Still 1997 / 24 Year Old / Kill Devil

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Uitvlugt Pot Still 1997 / 24 Year Old / Kill Devil

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 £188.

For beginners: Uitvlugt Pot Still 1997 / 24 Year Old / Kill Devil is more approachable (85/100 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 £188)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.5%) — may need water

Uitvlugt Pot Still 1997 / 24 Year Old / Kill Devil

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£188 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 Uitvlugt?

Uitvlugt Pot Still 1997 / 24 Year Old / Kill Devil is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

VanillaNew WoodToastedChocolate

Only Uitvlugt Pot Still 1997 / 24 Year Old / Kill Devil

Cooked FruitOily

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