Littlemill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10882) - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) vs Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Littlemill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10882) - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing)Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
DistilleryLittlemillEagle Rare
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV53.8%50.5%
Age22 yrNAS
Price£181.51£150
Rating5.00/5

Littlemill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10882) - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Littlemill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10882) - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing)

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 £182.

For beginners: Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Littlemill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10882) - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£181.51 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 £181.51)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Littlemill?

Littlemill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10882) - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) 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

HoneyToasted

Only Littlemill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10882) - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitOld Wood

Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

VanillaNew WoodChocolate

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