Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2010 (casks 107 & 110) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2010 (casks 107 & 110) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£58
Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye
Sagamore Spirit
★ 5.00
£74
| Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2010 (casks 107 & 110) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) | Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Sagamore Spirit |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 46% | 48.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £57.95 | £73.75 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2010 (casks 107 & 110) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2010 (casks 107 & 110) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2010 (casks 107 & 110) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £58 vs £74.
For beginners: Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2010 (casks 107 & 110) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2010 (casks 107 & 110) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£57.95 vs £73.75)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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 £57.95)
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2010 (casks 107 & 110) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2010 (casks 107 & 110) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Only Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye