Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) vs Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 20293) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

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

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 20293) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
DistilleryEagle RareGlengoyne
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV50.5%56.8%
AgeNAS17 yr
Price£150£111.95
Rating5.00/5

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 20293) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 20293) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 20293) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) is better value at £112 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 £111.95)

Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 20293) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£111.95 vs £150)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (56.8%) — 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 Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 20293) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) 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

VanillaHoney

Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

New WoodToastedChocolate

Only Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 20293) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

Fresh FruitNuttyOld Wood

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