Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye vs Aultmore 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 23/065) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

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

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak RyeAultmore 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 23/065) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
DistillerySagamore SpiritAultmore
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV48.3%45%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£73.75£118
Rating5.00/5

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

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

Aultmore 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 23/065) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aultmore 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 23/065) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye is better value at £74 vs £118.

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 affordable (£73.75 vs £118)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Aultmore 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 23/065) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£118 vs £73.75)
  • 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 Aultmore?

Aultmore 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 23/065) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Cooked Fruit

Only Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

ToastedVanillaNew Wood

Only Aultmore 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 23/065) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

ChocolateMalt ExtractSherried

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