Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) vs Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 115) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Eagle Rare
★ 5.00
£150
Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 115) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glen Keith
£150
| Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) | Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 115) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Eagle Rare | Glen Keith |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.5% | 52.5% |
| Age | NAS | 22 yr |
| Price | £150 | £149.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 115) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 115) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 115) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £150 vs £150.
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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150 vs £149.99)
Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 115) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +More affordable (£149.99 vs £150)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −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 Glen?
Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 115) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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
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Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Only Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 115) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)