Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye vs Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 70900071) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

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

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak RyeGlen Moray 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 70900071) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
DistillerySagamore SpiritGlen Moray
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV48.3%54.1%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£73.75£71.95
Rating5.00/5

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

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

Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 70900071) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 70900071) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 70900071) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £72 vs £74.

For beginners: Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 70900071) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) 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 £71.95)

Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 70900071) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£71.95 vs £73.75)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.1%) — 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 Glen?

Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 70900071) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Only Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

ToastedVanillaCooked FruitNew Wood

Only Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 70900071) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

SherriedChocolateHoneyDried FruitTobacco

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