Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2015 Release) vs Mortlach 25 Year Old

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

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2015 Release)Mortlach 25 Year Old
DistilleryEagle RareMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV45%43.4%
Age17 yr25 yr
Price£499.95£582.95
Rating5.00/5

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2015 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 25 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value9/100

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2015 Release) is better value at £500 vs £583.

For beginners: Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2015 Release) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2015 Release)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£499.95 vs £582.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Mortlach 25 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 17 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£582.95 vs £499.95)

Who should buy Eagle?

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2015 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 25 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToastedOld Wood

Only Mortlach 25 Year Old

HoneyMalt Extract

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