Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) vs Undisclosed Speyside 30 Year Old 1992 (cask 4823) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

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

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)Undisclosed Speyside 30 Year Old 1992 (cask 4823) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
DistilleryEagle RareAlistair Walker
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV50.5%45.2%
AgeNAS30 yr
Price£150£187.95
Rating5.00/5

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Undisclosed Speyside 30 Year Old 1992 (cask 4823) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Undisclosed Speyside 30 Year Old 1992 (cask 4823) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

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: 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 affordable (£150 vs £187.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.5%) — may need water

Undisclosed Speyside 30 Year Old 1992 (cask 4823) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£187.95 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 Undisclosed?

Undisclosed Speyside 30 Year Old 1992 (cask 4823) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaNew WoodToasted

Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

HoneyChocolate

Only Undisclosed Speyside 30 Year Old 1992 (cask 4823) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Old WoodNutty

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