Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye vs Edradour Caledonia 12 Year Old

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

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak RyeEdradour Caledonia 12 Year Old
DistillerySagamore SpiritEdradour
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV48.3%46%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£73.75£54.9
Rating5.00/54.56/5

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

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

Edradour Caledonia 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value83/100

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour Caledonia 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.56).

Edradour Caledonia 12 Year Old is better value at £55 vs £74.

For beginners: Edradour Caledonia 12 Year Old is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£73.75 vs £54.9)

Edradour Caledonia 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£54.9 vs £73.75)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.6 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 Edradour?

Edradour Caledonia 12 Year Old 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 Edradour Caledonia 12 Year Old

SherriedHoneyDried FruitChocolateNutty

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