Glen Keith 28 Year Old 1993 (cask 97142) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Jameson 4.5L

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

Glen Keith 28 Year Old 1993 (cask 97142) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)Jameson 4.5L
DistilleryGlen KeithJameson
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV51.8%40%
Age28 yrNAS
Price£244.99£169.5
Rating5.00/5

Glen Keith 28 Year Old 1993 (cask 97142) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

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

Jameson 4.5L

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

Glen Keith 28 Year Old 1993 (cask 97142) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

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 £245.

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

Glen Keith 28 Year Old 1993 (cask 97142) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (51.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£244.99 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 £244.99)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Keith 28 Year Old 1993 (cask 97142) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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

HoneyVanillaFresh FruitMalt Extract

Only Glen Keith 28 Year Old 1993 (cask 97142) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Old Wood

Only Jameson 4.5L

Toasted

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