Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) vs Loch Lomond 2006 / 19 Year Old / Open Course Collection 2026 Highland Whisky

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

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)Loch Lomond 2006 / 19 Year Old / Open Course Collection 2026 Highland Whisky
DistilleryEagle RareLoch Lomond
Region
CountryAmericaUnited Kingdom
TypeBourbon
ABV50.5%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£150£195
Rating5.00/5

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Loch Lomond 2006 / 19 Year Old / Open Course Collection 2026 Highland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness70/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Loch Lomond 2006 / 19 Year Old / Open Course Collection 2026 Highland Whisky

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: Loch Lomond 2006 / 19 Year Old / Open Course Collection 2026 Highland Whisky is more approachable (85/100 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

Loch Lomond 2006 / 19 Year Old / Open Course Collection 2026 Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • 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 Loch?

Loch Lomond 2006 / 19 Year Old / Open Course Collection 2026 Highland Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

New WoodHoneyToastedChocolate

Only Loch Lomond 2006 / 19 Year Old / Open Course Collection 2026 Highland Whisky

Malt ExtractOld Wood

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