Mortlach 17 Year Old 2008 (cask 800115) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

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

Mortlach 17 Year Old 2008 (cask 800115) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye
DistilleryMortlachSagamore Spirit
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV55.9%48.3%
Age17 yrNAS
Price£109.95£73.75
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 17 Year Old 2008 (cask 800115) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

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

Mortlach 17 Year Old 2008 (cask 800115) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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 £110.

For beginners: Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 17 Year Old 2008 (cask 800115) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£109.95 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 £109.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 17 Year Old 2008 (cask 800115) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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

VanillaToasted

Only Mortlach 17 Year Old 2008 (cask 800115) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

HoneyMalt ExtractNutty

Only Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

Cooked FruitNew Wood

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