Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye vs Glenlivet 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 79229) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

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

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak RyeGlenlivet 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 79229) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
DistillerySagamore SpiritThe Glenlivet
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV48.3%46%
AgeNAS19 yr
Price£73.75£53.16
Rating5.00/5

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

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

Glenlivet 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 79229) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenlivet 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 79229) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glenlivet 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 79229) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £53 vs £74.

For beginners: Glenlivet 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 79229) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) 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 £53.16)

Glenlivet 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 79229) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£53.16 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 Glenlivet?

Glenlivet 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 79229) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

ToastedVanillaCooked FruitNew Wood

Only Glenlivet 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 79229) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

SherriedDried FruitHoneyOld WoodNutty

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