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 SpiritsKnappogue Castle 1995
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsKnappogue Castle
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV57%40%
Age4 yr12 yr
Price£37.4£42.95
Rating4.50/55.00/5

Campbeltown 4 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits

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

Knappogue Castle 1995

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Campbeltown 4 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Knappogue Castle 1995

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoneyToasted

Only Campbeltown 4 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits

OilyLeathery

Only Knappogue Castle 1995

VanillaFresh Fruit

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