Allt-á-Bhainne 26 Year Old 1995 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) vs Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Allt-á-Bhainne 26 Year Old 1995 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
DistilleryAllt-á-BhainneEagle Rare
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV41.6%50.5%
Age26 yrNAS
Price£225£150
Rating5.00/5

Allt-á-Bhainne 26 Year Old 1995 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Allt-á-Bhainne 26 Year Old 1995 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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 £225.

For beginners: Allt-á-Bhainne 26 Year Old 1995 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Allt-á-Bhainne 26 Year Old 1995 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£225 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 £225)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Allt-á-Bhainne?

Allt-á-Bhainne 26 Year Old 1995 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) 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.

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

Both taste of

Honey

Only Allt-á-Bhainne 26 Year Old 1995 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

SherriedOld WoodDried FruitTobacco

Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

VanillaNew WoodToastedChocolate

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