Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2005 - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing) vs Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

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

Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2005 - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing)Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye
DistilleryCraigellachieSagamore Spirit
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV48.4%48.3%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£86.95£73.75
Rating5.00/5

Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2005 - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

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

Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2005 - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye is better value at £74 vs £87.

For beginners: Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2005 - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2005 - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£86.95 vs £73.75)
  • 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 affordable (£73.75 vs £86.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2005 - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

Toasted

Only Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2005 - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing)

SherriedDried FruitChocolateHoneyLeathery

Only Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

VanillaCooked FruitNew Wood

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