Remy Martin VS Cognac / Bot.1980s vs Jameson 4.5L

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

Remy Martin VS Cognac / Bot.1980sJameson 4.5L
DistilleryRemy MartinJameson
Region
CountryUnited KingdomIreland
TypeBlended
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£150£169.5
Rating5.00/5

Remy Martin VS Cognac / Bot.1980s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

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

Remy Martin VS Cognac / Bot.1980s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jameson 4.5L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Remy Martin VS Cognac / Bot.1980s is better value at £150 vs £170.

For beginners: Remy Martin VS Cognac / Bot.1980s is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Remy Martin VS Cognac / Bot.1980s

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £169.5)

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 £150)

Who should buy Remy?

Remy Martin VS Cognac / Bot.1980s is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Jameson 4.5L

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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