Edradour Ballechin 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 184 & 189) Madeira Cask Small Batch vs Jameson 4.5L
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour Ballechin 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 184 & 189) Madeira Cask Small Batch
Ballechin
£166
Jameson 4.5L
Jameson
★ 5.00
£170
| Edradour Ballechin 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 184 & 189) Madeira Cask Small Batch | Jameson 4.5L | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ballechin | Jameson |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 53.5% | 40% |
| Age | 19 yr | NAS |
| Price | £166.15 | £169.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Edradour Ballechin 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 184 & 189) Madeira Cask Small Batch
Jameson 4.5L
Edradour Ballechin 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 184 & 189) Madeira Cask Small Batch
Jameson 4.5L
Quick verdict
Jameson 4.5L is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Edradour Ballechin 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 184 & 189) Madeira Cask Small Batch is better value at £166 vs £170.
For beginners: Jameson 4.5L is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Edradour Ballechin 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 184 & 189) Madeira Cask Small Batch
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£166.15 vs £169.5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — 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 £166.15)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour Ballechin 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 184 & 189) Madeira Cask Small Batch is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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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