Barbadillo Medium Amontillado vs Jim Beam White Label

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

Barbadillo Medium AmontilladoJim Beam White Label
DistilleryBarbadilloJim Beam
Region
CountryUnited KingdomAmerica
TypeBourbon
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£14.75£20.5
Rating3.54/5

Barbadillo Medium Amontillado

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Jim Beam White Label

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Barbadillo Medium Amontillado

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jim Beam White Label

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Jim Beam White Label is rated higher (3.54 vs 0.00).

Barbadillo Medium Amontillado is better value at £15 vs £21.

For beginners: Barbadillo Medium Amontillado is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Barbadillo Medium Amontillado

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£14.75 vs £20.5)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 3.5)

Jim Beam White Label

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (3.5/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£20.5 vs £14.75)

Who should buy Barbadillo?

Barbadillo Medium Amontillado suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Jim?

Jim Beam White Label suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Nutty

Only Barbadillo Medium Amontillado

Sherried

Only Jim Beam White Label

VanillaToastedHoneyCooked Mash

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