Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye vs Clynelish 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 8787) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak RyeClynelish 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 8787) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistillerySagamore SpiritClynelish
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV48.3%46%
AgeNAS20 yr
Price£73.75£57.29
Rating5.00/5

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner60/100
Value68/100

Clynelish 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 8787) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Clynelish 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 8787) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Clynelish 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 8787) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £57 vs £74.

For beginners: Clynelish 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 8787) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

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 £57.29)

Clynelish 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 8787) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£57.29 vs £73.75)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 8787) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

ToastedVanillaCooked FruitNew Wood

Only Clynelish 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 8787) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SherriedHoneyOld WoodNuttyOily

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