Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2018 vs Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2018
Kilkerran
£199
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Eagle Rare
★ 5.00
£150
| Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2018 | Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kilkerran | Eagle Rare |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 58.4% | 50.5% |
| Age | 8 yr | NAS |
| Price | £199 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2018
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2018
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 £199.
For beginners: Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2018
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£199 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 £199)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Kilkerran?
Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2018 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
Both taste of
Only Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2018
Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Where to buy
Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2018
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange