Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) vs Glengoyne 19 Year Old (cask 1921) - Single Cask

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

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)Glengoyne 19 Year Old (cask 1921) - Single Cask
DistilleryEagle RareGlengoyne
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV50.5%56.6%
AgeNAS19 yr
Price£150£195
Rating5.00/5

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Glengoyne 19 Year Old (cask 1921) - Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 19 Year Old (cask 1921) - Single Cask

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 £195.

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

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 £195)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.5%) — may need water

Glengoyne 19 Year Old (cask 1921) - Single Cask

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£195 vs £150)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 19 Year Old (cask 1921) - Single Cask 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

HoneyChocolate

Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

VanillaNew WoodToasted

Only Glengoyne 19 Year Old (cask 1921) - Single Cask

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

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