Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Three Cask Matured vs Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Three Cask MaturedEagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
DistilleryGlenmorangieEagle Rare
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV40%50.5%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£199£150
Rating5.00/5

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Three Cask Matured

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Three Cask Matured

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 £199.

For beginners: Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Three Cask Matured is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Three Cask Matured

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • 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 Glenmorangie?

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Three Cask Matured suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

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

VanillaHoneyToastedNew Wood

Only Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Three Cask Matured

Malt Extract

Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

Chocolate

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