Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye vs Blair Athol 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 15574) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak RyeBlair Athol 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 15574) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistillerySagamore SpiritBlair Athol
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV48.3%46%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£73.75£52.95
Rating5.00/5

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

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

Blair Athol 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 15574) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Blair Athol 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 15574) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Blair Athol 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 15574) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £53 vs £74.

For beginners: Blair Athol 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 15574) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 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 £52.95)

Blair Athol 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 15574) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£52.95 vs £73.75)

Cons

  • 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 Blair?

Blair Athol 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 15574) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedVanilla

Only Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

Cooked FruitNew Wood

Only Blair Athol 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 15574) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh Fruit

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