Kilchoman 18 Year Old Bourbon Cask Matured 20th Anniversary Series vs Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kilchoman 18 Year Old Bourbon Cask Matured 20th Anniversary Series
Kilchoman
£179
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Eagle Rare
★ 5.00
£150
| Kilchoman 18 Year Old Bourbon Cask Matured 20th Anniversary Series | Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kilchoman | Eagle Rare |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 46% | 50.5% |
| Age | 18 yr | NAS |
| Price | £178.95 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Kilchoman 18 Year Old Bourbon Cask Matured 20th Anniversary Series
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Kilchoman 18 Year Old Bourbon Cask Matured 20th Anniversary Series
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 £179.
For beginners: Kilchoman 18 Year Old Bourbon Cask Matured 20th Anniversary Series is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Kilchoman 18 Year Old Bourbon Cask Matured 20th Anniversary Series
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£178.95 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 £178.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Kilchoman?
Kilchoman 18 Year Old Bourbon Cask Matured 20th Anniversary Series 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.
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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