Jameson 4.5L vs Macduff 21 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Jameson 4.5L
Jameson
★ 5.00
£170
Macduff 21 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Macduff
£148
| Jameson 4.5L | Macduff 21 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Jameson | Macduff |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 51% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £169.5 | £147.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Jameson 4.5L
Macduff 21 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Jameson 4.5L
Macduff 21 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Jameson 4.5L is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Macduff 21 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £148 vs £170.
For beginners: Jameson 4.5L is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
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 £147.95)
Macduff 21 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +More affordable (£147.95 vs £169.5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Macduff?
Macduff 21 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Jameson 4.5L
Only Macduff 21 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)