Dalmore 12 Year Old - Pre 2007 vs Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Dalmore 12 Year Old - Pre 2007Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
DistilleryDalmoreEagle Rare
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV40%50.5%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£150£150
Rating5.00/5

Dalmore 12 Year Old - Pre 2007

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Dalmore 12 Year Old - Pre 2007

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 £150.

For beginners: Dalmore 12 Year Old - Pre 2007 is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Dalmore 12 Year Old - Pre 2007

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (50.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Dalmore?

Dalmore 12 Year Old - Pre 2007 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.

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

HoneyVanilla

Only Dalmore 12 Year Old - Pre 2007

Malt ExtractCitric

Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

New WoodToastedChocolate

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