Girvan 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 14662) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Girvan 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 14662) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Girvan
£140
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Eagle Rare
★ 5.00
£150
| Girvan 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 14662) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Girvan | Eagle Rare |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Grain | Bourbon |
| ABV | 51.5% | 50.5% |
| Age | 30 yr | NAS |
| Price | £139.95 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Girvan 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 14662) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Girvan 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 14662) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Quick verdict
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Girvan 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 14662) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £140 vs £150.
For beginners: Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Girvan 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 14662) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£139.95 vs £150)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — 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 £139.95)
Who should buy Girvan?
Girvan 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 14662) - Old Particular (Douglas 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
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