Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 115) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 115) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
DistilleryGlen KeithEagle Rare
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV52.5%50.5%
Age22 yrNAS
Price£149.99£150
Rating5.00/5

Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 115) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

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

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 115) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

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 Keith 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 115) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £150 vs £150.

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

Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 115) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£149.99 vs £150)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — 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 £149.99)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 115) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 115) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

New WoodChocolate

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