Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) vs Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Three Cask Matured

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

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Three Cask Matured
DistilleryEagle RareGlenmorangie
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV50.5%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£150£199
Rating5.00/5

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Three Cask Matured

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Three Cask Matured

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) is better value at £150 vs £199.

For beginners: Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Three Cask Matured is more approachable (70/100 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 affordable (£150 vs £199)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.5%) — may need water

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Three Cask Matured

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£199 vs £150)
  • 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 Glenmorangie?

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Three Cask Matured suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaNew WoodHoneyToasted

Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

Chocolate

Only Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Three Cask Matured

Malt Extract

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