Portobello Road Barrel Aged Sloeberry and Blackcurrant Gin Liqueur vs J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Portobello Road Barrel Aged Sloeberry and Blackcurrant Gin Liqueur
Portobello Road
£30
J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt
J.G Thomson & Co.
★ 5.00
£40
| Portobello Road Barrel Aged Sloeberry and Blackcurrant Gin Liqueur | J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Portobello Road | J.G Thomson & Co. |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £29.95 | £39.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Portobello Road Barrel Aged Sloeberry and Blackcurrant Gin Liqueur
J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt
Portobello Road Barrel Aged Sloeberry and Blackcurrant Gin Liqueur
J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt
Quick verdict
J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Portobello Road Barrel Aged Sloeberry and Blackcurrant Gin Liqueur is better value at £30 vs £40.
For beginners: Portobello Road Barrel Aged Sloeberry and Blackcurrant Gin Liqueur is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Portobello Road Barrel Aged Sloeberry and Blackcurrant Gin Liqueur
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£29.95 vs £39.9)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt
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 (£39.9 vs £29.95)
Who should buy Portobello?
Portobello Road Barrel Aged Sloeberry and Blackcurrant Gin Liqueur suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Who should buy J.G.?
J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
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