Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye vs Ben Nevis 7 Year Old Equinox & Solstice Autumn 2022 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks)

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

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak RyeBen Nevis 7 Year Old Equinox & Solstice Autumn 2022 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks)
DistillerySagamore SpiritBen Nevis
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV48.3%48.5%
AgeNAS7 yr
Price£73.75£78.28
Rating5.00/5

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

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

Ben Nevis 7 Year Old Equinox & Solstice Autumn 2022 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness54/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ben Nevis 7 Year Old Equinox & Solstice Autumn 2022 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks)

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 £78.

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 £78.28)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Ben Nevis 7 Year Old Equinox & Solstice Autumn 2022 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£78.28 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 Ben?

Ben Nevis 7 Year Old Equinox & Solstice Autumn 2022 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks) 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 Ben Nevis 7 Year Old Equinox & Solstice Autumn 2022 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks)

OilySherriedFresh FruitHoneyNutty

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