Clynelish 14 Year Old 2001 (casks 307849 & 307850) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Clynelish 14 Year Old 2001 (casks 307849 & 307850) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)
Clynelish
★ 4.00
£58
Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye
Sagamore Spirit
★ 5.00
£74
| Clynelish 14 Year Old 2001 (casks 307849 & 307850) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail) | Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clynelish | Sagamore Spirit |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 54% | 48.3% |
| Age | 14 yr | NAS |
| Price | £57.98 | £73.75 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Clynelish 14 Year Old 2001 (casks 307849 & 307850) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)
Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye
Clynelish 14 Year Old 2001 (casks 307849 & 307850) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)
Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye
Quick verdict
Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Clynelish 14 Year Old 2001 (casks 307849 & 307850) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £58 vs £74.
For beginners: Clynelish 14 Year Old 2001 (casks 307849 & 307850) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Clynelish 14 Year Old 2001 (casks 307849 & 307850) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£57.98 vs £73.75)
Cons
- −High ABV (54%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£73.75 vs £57.98)
Who should buy Clynelish?
Clynelish 14 Year Old 2001 (casks 307849 & 307850) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 Clynelish 14 Year Old 2001 (casks 307849 & 307850) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye