Campbeltown 4 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits vs Knappogue Castle 1995
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Campbeltown 4 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 4.50
£37
Knappogue Castle 1995
Knappogue Castle
★ 5.00
£43
| Campbeltown 4 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits | Knappogue Castle 1995 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North Star Spirits | Knappogue Castle |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57% | 40% |
| Age | 4 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £37.4 | £42.95 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Campbeltown 4 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits
Knappogue Castle 1995
Campbeltown 4 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits
Knappogue Castle 1995
Quick verdict
Knappogue Castle 1995 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Campbeltown 4 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits is better value at £37 vs £43.
For beginners: Knappogue Castle 1995 is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Campbeltown 4 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits
Pros
- +More affordable (£37.4 vs £42.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)
Knappogue Castle 1995
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 4 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£42.95 vs £37.4)
Who should buy Campbeltown?
Campbeltown 4 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits 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 Knappogue?
Knappogue Castle 1995 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
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