Compass Box The Story of the Spaniard vs Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Compass Box The Story of the Spaniard
Compass Box
★ 4.00
£55
Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye
Sagamore Spirit
★ 5.00
£74
| Compass Box The Story of the Spaniard | Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Compass Box | Sagamore Spirit |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Blended Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 43% | 48.3% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £54.95 | £73.75 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Compass Box The Story of the Spaniard
Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye
Compass Box The Story of the Spaniard
Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye
Quick verdict
Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Compass Box The Story of the Spaniard is better value at £55 vs £74.
For beginners: Compass Box The Story of the Spaniard is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Compass Box The Story of the Spaniard
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£54.95 vs £73.75)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£73.75 vs £54.95)
Who should buy Compass?
Compass Box The Story of the Spaniard suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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
Only Compass Box The Story of the Spaniard
Only Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye