Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2018 vs Jameson 4.5L

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

Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2018Jameson 4.5L
DistilleryVeuve ClicquotJameson
Region
CountryUnited KingdomIreland
TypeBlended
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£168£169.5
Rating5.00/5

Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2018

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

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

Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2018

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jameson 4.5L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2018 is better value at £168 vs £170.

For beginners: Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2018 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2018

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£168 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 £168)

Who should buy Veuve?

Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2018 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 FruitHoney

Only Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2018

FragantCitric

Only Jameson 4.5L

Malt ExtractVanillaToasted

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