Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) vs Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1991 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Eagle Rare
★ 5.00
£150
Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1991 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Moray
£123
| Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) | Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1991 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Eagle Rare | Glen Moray |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.5% | 54% |
| Age | NAS | 20 yr |
| Price | £150 | £123.08 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1991 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1991 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1991 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £123 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 £123.08)
Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1991 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£123.08 vs £150)
Cons
- −High ABV (54%) — 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 Moray 20 Year Old 1991 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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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