Cambus 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 104228) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Cambus 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 104228) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
DistilleryCambusEagle Rare
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeGrainBourbon
ABV55.4%50.5%
Age30 yrNAS
Price£151.9£150
Rating5.00/5

Cambus 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 104228) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Cambus 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 104228) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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 £152.

For beginners: Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Cambus 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 104228) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£151.9 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 £151.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Cambus?

Cambus 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 104228) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Cambus 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 104228) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractOld Wood

Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

New WoodChocolate

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