Macduff 11 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

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

Macduff 11 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye
DistilleryMacduffSagamore Spirit
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV49.1%48.3%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£52.95£73.75
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Macduff 11 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner60/100
Value94/100

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

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

Macduff 11 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Macduff 11 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £53 vs £74.

For beginners: Macduff 11 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Macduff 11 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£52.95 vs £73.75)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£73.75 vs £52.95)

Who should buy Macduff?

Macduff 11 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Macduff 11 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitNutty

Only Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

VanillaCooked FruitNew Wood

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