Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye vs Glengoyne 18 Year Old 1997 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)

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

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak RyeGlengoyne 18 Year Old 1997 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)
DistillerySagamore SpiritGlengoyne
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV48.3%52.1%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£73.75£71.78
Rating5.00/5

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

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

Glengoyne 18 Year Old 1997 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 18 Year Old 1997 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glengoyne 18 Year Old 1997 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) is better value at £72 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 £71.78)

Glengoyne 18 Year Old 1997 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£71.78 vs £73.75)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.1%) — 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 Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 18 Year Old 1997 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) 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

ToastedVanilla

Only Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

Cooked FruitNew Wood

Only Glengoyne 18 Year Old 1997 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)

HoneyFresh FruitMalt Extract

Where to buy

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

Glengoyne 18 Year Old 1997 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)

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