Auchentoshan 18 Year Old - Pre 2019 vs Jameson 4.5L
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Auchentoshan 18 Year Old - Pre 2019 | Jameson 4.5L | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchentoshan | Jameson |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 43% | 40% |
| Age | 18 yr | NAS |
| Price | £150 | £169.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old - Pre 2019
Jameson 4.5L
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old - Pre 2019
Jameson 4.5L
Quick verdict
Jameson 4.5L is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old - Pre 2019 is better value at £150 vs £170.
For beginners: Auchentoshan 18 Year Old - Pre 2019 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old - Pre 2019
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£150 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 £150)
Who should buy Auchentoshan?
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old - Pre 2019 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
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
Only Auchentoshan 18 Year Old - Pre 2019
Only Jameson 4.5L
Where to buy
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old - Pre 2019
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Jameson 4.5L
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange