Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye vs Campbeltown 5 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits

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

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak RyeCampbeltown 5 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits
DistillerySagamore SpiritNorth Star Spirits
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeBlended Malt
ABV48.3%49.1%
AgeNAS5 yr
Price£73.75£52.99
Rating5.00/5

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

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

Campbeltown 5 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Campbeltown 5 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Campbeltown 5 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits is better value at £53 vs £74.

For beginners: Campbeltown 5 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

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 £52.99)

Campbeltown 5 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£52.99 vs £73.75)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Campbeltown?

Campbeltown 5 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaCooked Fruit

Only Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

ToastedNew Wood

Only Campbeltown 5 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits

SherriedOld Wood

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