Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2017 Release) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2017 Release)
Eagle Rare
£130
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2017 Release) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Eagle Rare | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 55.9% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £130 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2017 Release)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2017 Release)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2017 Release) is better value at £130 vs £150.
For beginners: Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2017 Release) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2017 Release)
Pros
- +More affordable (£130 vs £150)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150 vs £130)
Who should buy Eagle?
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2017 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 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2017 Release)
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)