Aberlour 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 900053) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberlour 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 900053) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Aberlour
£152
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Eagle Rare
★ 5.00
£150
| Aberlour 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 900053) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | Eagle Rare |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 46% | 50.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £151.61 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 900053) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Aberlour 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 900053) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
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 £152.
For beginners: Aberlour 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 900053) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 900053) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£151.61 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 £151.61)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 900053) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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
Only Aberlour 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 900053) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Where to buy
Aberlour 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 900053) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange