Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye vs Glen Scotia 7 Year Old (Medium Peated Ruby Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2026

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

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak RyeGlen Scotia 7 Year Old (Medium Peated Ruby Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2026
DistillerySagamore SpiritGlen Scotia
RegionCampbeltown
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV48.3%53.9%
AgeNAS7 yr
Price£73.75£59.95
Rating5.00/5

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

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

Glen Scotia 7 Year Old (Medium Peated Ruby Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2026

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Scotia 7 Year Old (Medium Peated Ruby Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2026

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Scotia 7 Year Old (Medium Peated Ruby Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2026 is better value at £60 vs £74.

For beginners: Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye is more approachable (60/100 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 £59.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Glen Scotia 7 Year Old (Medium Peated Ruby Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2026

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£59.95 vs £73.75)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
  • 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 Glen?

Glen Scotia 7 Year Old (Medium Peated Ruby Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2026 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

ToastedCooked Fruit

Only Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

VanillaNew Wood

Only Glen Scotia 7 Year Old (Medium Peated Ruby Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2026

SmokeyChocolate

Where to buy

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

Glen Scotia 7 Year Old (Medium Peated Ruby Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2026

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