Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 16609) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) vs Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 16609) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
DistilleryGlen MorayEagle Rare
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV54.6%50.5%
Age25 yrNAS
Price£139.95£150
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 16609) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 16609) - The First Editions (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).

Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 16609) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) is better value at £140 vs £150.

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

Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 16609) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£139.95 vs £150)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.6%) — 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 £139.95)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 16609) - The First Editions (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

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 16609) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

Malt ExtractSherried

Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

New WoodChocolate

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