Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) vs Littlemill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10882) - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Eagle Rare
★ 5.00
£150
Littlemill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10882) - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing)
Littlemill
£182
| Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) | Littlemill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10882) - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Eagle Rare | Littlemill |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.5% | 53.8% |
| Age | NAS | 22 yr |
| Price | £150 | £181.51 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Littlemill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10882) - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing)
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Littlemill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10882) - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing)
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 £182.
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 affordable (£150 vs £181.51)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
Littlemill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10882) - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£181.51 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 Littlemill?
Littlemill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10882) - Old & Rare (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
Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Only Littlemill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10882) - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing)