Aultmore 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 9549873) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aultmore 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 9549873) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Aultmore
£61
Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye
Sagamore Spirit
★ 5.00
£74
| Aultmore 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 9549873) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | Sagamore Spirit |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 54% | 48.3% |
| Age | 8 yr | NAS |
| Price | £60.5 | £73.75 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aultmore 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 9549873) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye
Aultmore 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 9549873) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye
Quick verdict
Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Aultmore 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 9549873) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £61 vs £74.
For beginners: Aultmore 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 9549873) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 9549873) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£60.5 vs £73.75)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£73.75 vs £60.5)
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 9549873) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 Sagamore?
Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.
Tasting notes
Only Aultmore 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 9549873) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye