Aberlour 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 213017) - Single Cask Selection vs Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberlour 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 213017) - Single Cask Selection
Aberlour
£114
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Eagle Rare
★ 5.00
£150
| Aberlour 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 213017) - Single Cask Selection | Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | Eagle Rare |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 58.7% | 50.5% |
| Age | 14 yr | NAS |
| Price | £113.95 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 213017) - Single Cask Selection
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Aberlour 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 213017) - Single Cask Selection
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Quick verdict
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Aberlour 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 213017) - Single Cask Selection is better value at £114 vs £150.
For beginners: Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 213017) - Single Cask Selection
Pros
- +More affordable (£113.95 vs £150)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — 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 £113.95)
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 213017) - Single Cask Selection 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
Only Aberlour 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 213017) - Single Cask Selection
Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Where to buy
Aberlour 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 213017) - Single Cask Selection
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange