Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye vs Macduff 11 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak RyeMacduff 11 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistillerySagamore SpiritMacduff
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV48.3%49.1%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£73.75£52.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

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

Macduff 11 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner60/100
Value94/100

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Macduff 11 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Macduff 11 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £53 vs £74.

For beginners: Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£73.75 vs £52.95)

Macduff 11 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£52.95 vs £73.75)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 Macduff?

Macduff 11 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

Toasted

Only Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

VanillaCooked FruitNew Wood

Only Macduff 11 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitNutty

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