Edradour Caledonia 12 Year Old vs Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

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

Edradour Caledonia 12 Year OldSagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye
DistilleryEdradourSagamore Spirit
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV46%48.3%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£54.9£73.75
Rating4.56/55.00/5

Edradour Caledonia 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value83/100

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

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

Edradour Caledonia 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.56).

Edradour Caledonia 12 Year Old is better value at £55 vs £74.

For beginners: Edradour Caledonia 12 Year Old is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Edradour Caledonia 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£54.9 vs £73.75)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.6 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 £54.9)

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour Caledonia 12 Year Old 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

Only Edradour Caledonia 12 Year Old

SherriedHoneyDried FruitChocolateNutty

Only Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

ToastedVanillaCooked FruitNew Wood

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