Mortlach 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10321) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) vs Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10321) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach
£237
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Eagle Rare
★ 5.00
£150
| Mortlach 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10321) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Eagle Rare |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 55.2% | 50.5% |
| Age | 25 yr | NAS |
| Price | £236.8 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10321) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Mortlach 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10321) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
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 £237.
For beginners: Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10321) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (55.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£236.8 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 £236.8)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10321) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) 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
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