Meursault 1er Cru 'Poruzots' Thierry Pillot 2020 vs Jameson 4.5L

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

Meursault 1er Cru 'Poruzots' Thierry Pillot 2020Jameson 4.5L
DistilleryThierry PillotJameson
Region
CountryUnited KingdomIreland
TypeBlended
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£175£169.5
Rating5.00/5

Meursault 1er Cru 'Poruzots' Thierry Pillot 2020

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

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

Meursault 1er Cru 'Poruzots' Thierry Pillot 2020

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jameson 4.5L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Jameson 4.5L is better value at £170 vs £175.

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

Meursault 1er Cru 'Poruzots' Thierry Pillot 2020

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£175 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 £175)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Meursault?

Meursault 1er Cru 'Poruzots' Thierry Pillot 2020 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Fruit

Only Meursault 1er Cru 'Poruzots' Thierry Pillot 2020

CitricFragant

Only Jameson 4.5L

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyToasted

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