Glenlivet 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 79229) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) vs Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

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

Glenlivet 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 79229) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye
DistilleryThe GlenlivetSagamore Spirit
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV46%48.3%
Age19 yrNAS
Price£53.16£73.75
Rating5.00/5

Glenlivet 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 79229) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

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

Glenlivet 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 79229) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glenlivet 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 79229) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £53 vs £74.

For beginners: Glenlivet 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 79229) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glenlivet 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 79229) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£53.16 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 £53.16)

Who should buy Glenlivet?

Glenlivet 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 79229) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) 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

Only Glenlivet 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 79229) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

SherriedDried FruitHoneyOld WoodNutty

Only Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

ToastedVanillaCooked FruitNew Wood

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