Campbeltown 4 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits vs Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Campbeltown 4 Year Old 2014 - North Star SpiritsCanadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryScotlandCanada
TypeBlended MaltCorn
ABV57%45.8%
Age4 yr8 yr
Price£37.4£36.95
Rating4.50/55.00/5

Campbeltown 4 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Campbeltown 4 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £37 vs £37.

For beginners: Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Campbeltown 4 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (57%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£37.4 vs £36.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)

Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£36.95 vs £37.4)
  • +Longer maturation (8 vs 4 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 Canadian?

Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

Honey

Only Campbeltown 4 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits

Malt ExtractOilyToastedLeathery

Only Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

VanillaNew WoodFresh FruitCooked Mash

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