Ben Nevis 7 Year Old 2018 (cask 319B) - Bedford Park vs Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

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

Ben Nevis 7 Year Old 2018 (cask 319B) - Bedford ParkSagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye
DistilleryBen NevisSagamore Spirit
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV58.7%48.3%
Age7 yrNAS
Price£62.95£73.75
Rating5.00/5

Ben Nevis 7 Year Old 2018 (cask 319B) - Bedford Park

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

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

Ben Nevis 7 Year Old 2018 (cask 319B) - Bedford Park

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Ben Nevis 7 Year Old 2018 (cask 319B) - Bedford Park is better value at £63 vs £74.

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

Ben Nevis 7 Year Old 2018 (cask 319B) - Bedford Park

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£62.95 vs £73.75)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 £62.95)

Who should buy Ben?

Ben Nevis 7 Year Old 2018 (cask 319B) - Bedford Park 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.

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.

Tasting notes

Only Ben Nevis 7 Year Old 2018 (cask 319B) - Bedford Park

SherriedChocolateDried FruitHoneyTobacco

Only Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

ToastedVanillaCooked FruitNew Wood

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