Campbeltown 5 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits vs Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

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

Campbeltown 5 Year Old 2014 - North Star SpiritsSagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsSagamore Spirit
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlended MaltRye
ABV49.1%48.3%
Age5 yrNAS
Price£52.99£73.75
Rating5.00/5

Campbeltown 5 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner60/100
Value68/100

Campbeltown 5 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Campbeltown 5 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits is better value at £53 vs £74.

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 £73.75)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£73.75 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 Sagamore?

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Cooked FruitVanilla

Only Campbeltown 5 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits

SherriedOld Wood

Only Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye

ToastedNew Wood

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