Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush vs Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush
Loch Lomond
£145
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Eagle Rare
★ 5.00
£150
| Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush | Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Eagle Rare |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 50.3% | 50.5% |
| Age | 19 yr | NAS |
| Price | £145 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Quick verdict
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush is better value at £145 vs £150.
For beginners: Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush
Pros
- +More affordable (£145 vs £150)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150 vs £145)
Who should buy Loch?
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush 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.
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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Only Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush
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