Jameson 4.5L vs Cameronbridge 37 Year Old 1982 - North Star Spirits

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

Jameson 4.5LCameronbridge 37 Year Old 1982 - North Star Spirits
DistilleryJamesonCameron Bridge
RegionLowland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedGrain
ABV40%51%
AgeNAS37 yr
Price£169.5£149.95
Rating5.00/5

Jameson 4.5L

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value29/100

Cameronbridge 37 Year Old 1982 - North Star Spirits

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Cameronbridge 37 Year Old 1982 - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Jameson 4.5L is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Cameronbridge 37 Year Old 1982 - North Star Spirits is better value at £150 vs £170.

For beginners: Jameson 4.5L is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Jameson 4.5L

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£169.5 vs £149.95)

Cameronbridge 37 Year Old 1982 - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +More affordable (£149.95 vs £169.5)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Jameson?

Jameson 4.5L suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Who should buy Cameronbridge?

Cameronbridge 37 Year Old 1982 - 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyToasted

Only Jameson 4.5L

Fresh Fruit

Only Cameronbridge 37 Year Old 1982 - North Star Spirits

Old Wood

Where to buy

Jameson 4.5L

Cameronbridge 37 Year Old 1982 - North Star Spirits

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