Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) vs Pulteney 20 Year Old 2002 (cask 21182) - Old Malt Cask (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
Pulteney 20 Year Old 2002 (cask 21182) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pulteney
£160
| Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) | Pulteney 20 Year Old 2002 (cask 21182) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Eagle Rare | Pulteney |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.5% | 50% |
| Age | NAS | 20 yr |
| Price | £150 | £160.48 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Pulteney 20 Year Old 2002 (cask 21182) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Pulteney 20 Year Old 2002 (cask 21182) - Old Malt Cask (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 £160.
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 £160.48)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
Pulteney 20 Year Old 2002 (cask 21182) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£160.48 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 Pulteney?
Pulteney 20 Year Old 2002 (cask 21182) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Only Pulteney 20 Year Old 2002 (cask 21182) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)