Mannochmore 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 12098) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Jameson 4.5L

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

Mannochmore 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 12098) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)Jameson 4.5L
DistilleryMannochmoreJameson
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV55.8%40%
Age22 yrNAS
Price£158.34£169.5
Rating5.00/5

Mannochmore 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 12098) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

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

Mannochmore 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 12098) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jameson 4.5L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Mannochmore 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 12098) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £158 vs £170.

For beginners: Jameson 4.5L is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Mannochmore 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 12098) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£158.34 vs £169.5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55.8%) — 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 £158.34)

Who should buy Mannochmore?

Mannochmore 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 12098) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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

Both taste of

Honey

Only Mannochmore 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 12098) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

SherriedDried FruitOld WoodNutty

Only Jameson 4.5L

Malt ExtractVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

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