Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye vs Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 308065/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)

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

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak RyeBlair Athol 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 308065/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)
DistillerySagamore SpiritBlair Athol
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV48.3%57.3%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£73.75£73.95
Rating5.00/5

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

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

Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 308065/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 308065/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)

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 £74.

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 £73.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 308065/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£73.95 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 Blair?

Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 308065/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) 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 Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 308065/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)

SherriedDried FruitOld WoodHoneyTobacco

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