Mortlach 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800007 & 800008) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

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

Mortlach 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800007 & 800008) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye
DistilleryMortlachSagamore Spirit
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV59%48.3%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£57.9£73.75
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800007 & 800008) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

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

Mortlach 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800007 & 800008) - 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).

Mortlach 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800007 & 800008) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £58 vs £74.

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

Mortlach 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800007 & 800008) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£57.9 vs £73.75)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (59%) — may need water
  • 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 £57.9)

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800007 & 800008) - 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

VanillaNew WoodToasted

Only Mortlach 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800007 & 800008) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractHoney

Only Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

Cooked Fruit

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Mortlach 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800007 & 800008) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

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