Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye vs Benrinnes 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 9765) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak RyeBenrinnes 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 9765) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistillerySagamore SpiritBenrinnes
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV48.3%46%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£73.75£59
Rating5.00/5

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

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

Benrinnes 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 9765) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Benrinnes 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 9765) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Benrinnes 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 9765) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £59 vs £74.

For beginners: Benrinnes 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 9765) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (80/100 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 £59)

Benrinnes 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 9765) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£59 vs £73.75)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 9765) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Only Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

ToastedVanillaCooked FruitNew Wood

Only Benrinnes 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 9765) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SherriedDried FruitHoneyChocolate

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