Pulteney 20 Year Old 2002 (cask 21182) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Pulteney 20 Year Old 2002 (cask 21182) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pulteney
£160
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Eagle Rare
★ 5.00
£150
| Pulteney 20 Year Old 2002 (cask 21182) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pulteney | Eagle Rare |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 50% | 50.5% |
| Age | 20 yr | NAS |
| Price | £160.48 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Pulteney 20 Year Old 2002 (cask 21182) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Pulteney 20 Year Old 2002 (cask 21182) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
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 £160.
For beginners: Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Pulteney 20 Year Old 2002 (cask 21182) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£160.48 vs £150)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £160.48)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Pulteney?
Pulteney 20 Year Old 2002 (cask 21182) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
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.
Tasting notes
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