Campbeltown 5 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Campbeltown 5 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
£53
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
| Campbeltown 5 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits | Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North Star Spirits | Clynelish |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.1% | 46% |
| Age | 5 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £52.99 | £57.12 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Campbeltown 5 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Campbeltown 5 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Quick verdict
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Campbeltown 5 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits is better value at £53 vs £57.
For beginners: Campbeltown 5 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
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 £57.12)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 5 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£57.12 vs £52.99)
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.
Who should buy Clynelish?
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Campbeltown 5 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)