Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) vs Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Eagle Rare
★ 5.00
£150
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush
Loch Lomond
£145
| Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) | Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Eagle Rare | Loch Lomond |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.5% | 50.3% |
| Age | NAS | 19 yr |
| Price | £150 | £145 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush
Quick verdict
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush is better value at £145 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 £145)
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush
Pros
- +More affordable (£145 vs £150)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — 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 Loch?
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush 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 Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush