Smögen 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 402011) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Jameson 4.5L

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

Smögen 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 402011) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd)Jameson 4.5L
DistillerySmögenJameson
Region
CountrySwedenIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV55%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£221£169.5
Rating5.00/5

Smögen 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 402011) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

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

Smögen 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 402011) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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 £221.

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

Smögen 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 402011) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£221 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 £221)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Smögen?

Smögen 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 402011) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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 FruitVanillaMalt ExtractHoney

Only Jameson 4.5L

Toasted

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