Blair Athol 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 15574) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

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

Blair Athol 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 15574) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye
DistilleryBlair AtholSagamore Spirit
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV46%48.3%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£52.95£73.75
Rating5.00/5

Blair Athol 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 15574) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

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

Blair Athol 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 15574) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Blair Athol 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 15574) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £53 vs £74.

For beginners: Blair Athol 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 15574) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Blair Athol 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 15574) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£52.95 vs £73.75)

Cons

  • 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 £52.95)

Who should buy Blair?

Blair Athol 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 15574) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

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

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

Only Blair Athol 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 15574) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh Fruit

Only Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

Cooked FruitNew Wood

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