Probably Orkney's Finest 8 Year Old 2015 - Provenance Coastal Collection (Douglas Laing) vs Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Probably Orkney's Finest 8 Year Old 2015 - Provenance Coastal Collection (Douglas Laing)
Unknown Origin Whisky
★ 3.00
£55
Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye
Sagamore Spirit
★ 5.00
£74
| Probably Orkney's Finest 8 Year Old 2015 - Provenance Coastal Collection (Douglas Laing) | Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Unknown Origin Whisky | Sagamore Spirit |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 46% | 48.3% |
| Age | 8 yr | NAS |
| Price | £55 | £73.75 |
| Rating | 3.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Probably Orkney's Finest 8 Year Old 2015 - Provenance Coastal Collection (Douglas Laing)
Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye
Probably Orkney's Finest 8 Year Old 2015 - Provenance Coastal Collection (Douglas Laing)
Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye
Quick verdict
Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).
Probably Orkney's Finest 8 Year Old 2015 - Provenance Coastal Collection (Douglas Laing) is better value at £55 vs £74.
For beginners: Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Probably Orkney's Finest 8 Year Old 2015 - Provenance Coastal Collection (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£55 vs £73.75)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.0 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 £55)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Probably?
Probably Orkney's Finest 8 Year Old 2015 - Provenance Coastal Collection (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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 Probably Orkney's Finest 8 Year Old 2015 - Provenance Coastal Collection (Douglas Laing)
Only Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye