Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #2 vs Jameson 4.5L

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

Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #2Jameson 4.5L
DistilleryWhisky SoulsJameson
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlendedBlended
ABV45.1%40%
Age40 yrNAS
Price£129.5£169.5
Rating5.00/5

Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #2

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

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

Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #2

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jameson 4.5L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #2 is better value at £130 vs £170.

For beginners: Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #2 is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #2

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£129.5 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 £129.5)

Who should buy Living?

Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #2 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

VanillaToastedHoney

Only Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #2

SherriedCitric

Only Jameson 4.5L

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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