Glen Grant 21 Year Old vs Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Glen Grant 21 Year OldEagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
DistilleryGlen GrantEagle Rare
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV46%50.5%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£250£150
Rating5.00/5

Glen Grant 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Glen Grant 21 Year Old

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 £250.

For beginners: Glen Grant 21 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glen Grant 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£250 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 £250)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Grant 21 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Glen Grant 21 Year Old

Fresh FruitSherried

Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

New WoodChocolate

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