Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 7849) - The Whisky Cellar vs Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 7849) - The Whisky CellarEagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
DistilleryGlen MorayEagle Rare
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV55.5%50.5%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£150£150
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 7849) - The Whisky Cellar

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 7849) - The Whisky Cellar

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 £150.

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

Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 7849) - The Whisky Cellar

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.5%) — 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

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 7849) - The Whisky Cellar 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

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 7849) - The Whisky Cellar

Malt ExtractOld Wood

Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

New WoodChocolate

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