Macallan 2007 / 18 Year Old / Cask #14479 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky vs Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Macallan 2007 / 18 Year Old / Cask #14479 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside WhiskyEagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
DistilleryMacallanEagle Rare
Region
CountryUnited KingdomAmerica
TypeBourbon
ABV40%50.5%
AgeNASNAS
Price£205£150
Rating5.00/5

Macallan 2007 / 18 Year Old / Cask #14479 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Macallan 2007 / 18 Year Old / Cask #14479 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky

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 £205.

For beginners: Macallan 2007 / 18 Year Old / Cask #14479 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Macallan 2007 / 18 Year Old / Cask #14479 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£205 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 £205)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Macallan?

Macallan 2007 / 18 Year Old / Cask #14479 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

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

HoneyToastedChocolate

Only Macallan 2007 / 18 Year Old / Cask #14479 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky

SherriedCooked Fruit

Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

VanillaNew Wood

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