Tomintoul 18 Year Old Bourbon Cask #37 vs Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Tomintoul 18 Year Old Bourbon Cask #37Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
DistilleryTomintoulEagle Rare
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV54.3%50.5%
Age18 yrNAS
Price£144.54£150
Rating5.00/5

Tomintoul 18 Year Old Bourbon Cask #37

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Tomintoul 18 Year Old Bourbon Cask #37

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).

Tomintoul 18 Year Old Bourbon Cask #37 is better value at £145 vs £150.

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

Tomintoul 18 Year Old Bourbon Cask #37

Pros

  • +More affordable (£144.54 vs £150)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.3%) — 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 £144.54)

Who should buy Tomintoul?

Tomintoul 18 Year Old Bourbon Cask #37 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

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Tomintoul 18 Year Old Bourbon Cask #37

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

New WoodChocolate

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