Cragganmore 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 1418) - Mackillop's Choice vs Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cragganmore 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 1418) - Mackillop's Choice
Cragganmore
£193
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Eagle Rare
★ 5.00
£150
| Cragganmore 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 1418) - Mackillop's Choice | Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cragganmore | Eagle Rare |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 56.4% | 50.5% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £193 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cragganmore 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 1418) - Mackillop's Choice
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Cragganmore 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 1418) - Mackillop's Choice
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 £193.
For beginners: Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Cragganmore 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 1418) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (56.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£193 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 £193)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Cragganmore?
Cragganmore 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 1418) - Mackillop's Choice 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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