Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) vs Loch Lomond 2006 / 19 Year Old / Open Course Collection 2026 Highland Whisky
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 2006 / 19 Year Old / Open Course Collection 2026 Highland Whisky
Loch Lomond
£195
| Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) | Loch Lomond 2006 / 19 Year Old / Open Course Collection 2026 Highland Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Eagle Rare | Loch Lomond |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | United Kingdom |
| Type | Bourbon | |
| ABV | 50.5% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £150 | £195 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Loch Lomond 2006 / 19 Year Old / Open Course Collection 2026 Highland Whisky
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Loch Lomond 2006 / 19 Year Old / Open Course Collection 2026 Highland Whisky
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 £195.
For beginners: Loch Lomond 2006 / 19 Year Old / Open Course Collection 2026 Highland Whisky is more approachable (85/100 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 £195)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
Loch Lomond 2006 / 19 Year Old / Open Course Collection 2026 Highland Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£195 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 Loch?
Loch Lomond 2006 / 19 Year Old / Open Course Collection 2026 Highland Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Only Loch Lomond 2006 / 19 Year Old / Open Course Collection 2026 Highland Whisky