Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye vs Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2020) Banyuls Cask - The Causeway Collection
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye
Sagamore Spirit
★ 5.00
£74
Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2020) Banyuls Cask - The Causeway Collection
Bushmills
£80
| Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye | Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2020) Banyuls Cask - The Causeway Collection | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Sagamore Spirit | Bushmills |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Ireland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.3% | 53.2% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £73.75 | £79.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye
Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2020) Banyuls Cask - The Causeway Collection
Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye
Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2020) Banyuls Cask - The Causeway Collection
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 £80.
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 £79.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2020) Banyuls Cask - The Causeway Collection
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£79.95 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 Bushmills?
Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2020) Banyuls Cask - The Causeway Collection 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
Only Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye
Only Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2020) Banyuls Cask - The Causeway Collection
Where to buy
Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2020) Banyuls Cask - The Causeway Collection
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange