Edradour 12 Year Old 2001 Port Wood Finish - Straight From The Cask 55.7% vs Jameson 4.5L
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 12 Year Old 2001 Port Wood Finish - Straight From The Cask 55.7%
Edradour
£199
Jameson 4.5L
Jameson
★ 5.00
£170
| Edradour 12 Year Old 2001 Port Wood Finish - Straight From The Cask 55.7% | Jameson 4.5L | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Jameson |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 55.7% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £199 | £169.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 12 Year Old 2001 Port Wood Finish - Straight From The Cask 55.7%
Jameson 4.5L
Edradour 12 Year Old 2001 Port Wood Finish - Straight From The Cask 55.7%
Jameson 4.5L
Quick verdict
Jameson 4.5L is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Jameson 4.5L is better value at £170 vs £199.
For beginners: Jameson 4.5L is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Edradour 12 Year Old 2001 Port Wood Finish - Straight From The Cask 55.7%
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (55.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£199 vs £169.5)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Jameson 4.5L
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£169.5 vs £199)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 12 Year Old 2001 Port Wood Finish - Straight From The Cask 55.7% suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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.
Tasting notes
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