Cameronbridge 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 11714) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Jameson 4.5L

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

Cameronbridge 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 11714) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Jameson 4.5L
DistilleryCameron BridgeJameson
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeGrainBlended
ABV54.7%40%
Age33 yrNAS
Price£148.99£169.5
Rating5.00/5

Cameronbridge 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 11714) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

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

Cameronbridge 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 11714) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jameson 4.5L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Cameronbridge 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 11714) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £149 vs £170.

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

Cameronbridge 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 11714) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£148.99 vs £169.5)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
  • 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 £148.99)

Who should buy Cameronbridge?

Cameronbridge 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 11714) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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

Both taste of

VanillaMalt ExtractHoney

Only Cameronbridge 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 11714) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

OilyOld Wood

Only Jameson 4.5L

ToastedFresh Fruit

Where to buy

Cameronbridge 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 11714) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Jameson 4.5L

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