Penderyn 12 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Jameson 4.5L

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

Penderyn 12 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Jameson 4.5L
DistilleryPenderynJameson
Region
CountryWalesIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48.9%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£126.95£169.5
Rating5.00/5

Penderyn 12 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value29/100

Penderyn 12 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jameson 4.5L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Jameson 4.5L is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Penderyn 12 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £127 vs £170.

For beginners: Jameson 4.5L is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Penderyn 12 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£126.95 vs £169.5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£169.5 vs £126.95)

Who should buy Penderyn?

Penderyn 12 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

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

Both taste of

Fresh FruitToastedVanillaHoney

Only Penderyn 12 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Sherried

Only Jameson 4.5L

Malt Extract

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