Amrut Spectrum 004 (2018 Bottling) vs Jameson 4.5L

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

Amrut Spectrum 004 (2018 Bottling)Jameson 4.5L
DistilleryAmrutJameson
Region
CountryIndiaIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV50%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£169.99£169.5
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Amrut Spectrum 004 (2018 Bottling)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner55/100
Value29/100

Jameson 4.5L

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

Amrut Spectrum 004 (2018 Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jameson 4.5L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Jameson 4.5L is better value at £170 vs £170.

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

Amrut Spectrum 004 (2018 Bottling)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£169.99 vs £169.5)

Jameson 4.5L

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£169.5 vs £169.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Amrut?

Amrut Spectrum 004 (2018 Bottling) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

VanillaToasted

Only Amrut Spectrum 004 (2018 Bottling)

SherriedNew WoodCooked Fruit

Only Jameson 4.5L

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh Fruit

Where to buy

Amrut Spectrum 004 (2018 Bottling)

Jameson 4.5L

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