Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye vs Mortlach 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800007 & 800008) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye
Sagamore Spirit
★ 5.00
£74
Mortlach 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800007 & 800008) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Mortlach
£58
| Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye | Mortlach 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800007 & 800008) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Sagamore Spirit | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.3% | 59% |
| Age | NAS | 8 yr |
| Price | £73.75 | £57.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye
Mortlach 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800007 & 800008) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye
Mortlach 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800007 & 800008) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800007 & 800008) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £58 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 £57.9)
Mortlach 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800007 & 800008) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£57.9 vs £73.75)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (59%) — 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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800007 & 800008) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 Mortlach 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800007 & 800008) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800007 & 800008) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange