Robert Burnett Old Tom Gin / Bot.1947 vs Jameson 4.5L

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

Robert Burnett Old Tom Gin / Bot.1947Jameson 4.5L
DistilleryRobert BurnettJameson
Region
CountryUnited KingdomIreland
TypeBlended
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£175£169.5
Rating5.00/5

Robert Burnett Old Tom Gin / Bot.1947

Smoke72/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

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

Robert Burnett Old Tom Gin / Bot.1947

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).

Robert Burnett Old Tom Gin / Bot.1947

Pros

  • +Intense, complex peat smoke character
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
  • 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

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Robert?

Robert Burnett Old Tom Gin / Bot.1947 is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for 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

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only Robert Burnett Old Tom Gin / Bot.1947

SolventVegetativeMedicinalCitric

Only Jameson 4.5L

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyToasted

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