Glen Moray 17 Year Old / Port Wood Finish Speyside Whisky vs Jameson 4.5L

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

Glen Moray 17 Year Old / Port Wood Finish Speyside WhiskyJameson 4.5L
DistilleryGlen MorayJameson
Region
CountryUnited KingdomIreland
TypeBlended
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£225£169.5
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 17 Year Old / Port Wood Finish Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

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

Glen Moray 17 Year Old / Port Wood Finish Speyside Whisky

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 £225.

For beginners: Glen Moray 17 Year Old / Port Wood Finish Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 17 Year Old / Port Wood Finish Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£225 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 £225)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 17 Year Old / Port Wood Finish Speyside Whisky 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

HoneyToasted

Only Glen Moray 17 Year Old / Port Wood Finish Speyside Whisky

SherriedCooked Fruit

Only Jameson 4.5L

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh Fruit

Where to buy

Glen Moray 17 Year Old / Port Wood Finish Speyside Whisky

Jameson 4.5L

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