Jameson 4.5L vs Nine Leaves Rum 2020 / 5 Year Old / Ex-PX Single Cask

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

Jameson 4.5LNine Leaves Rum 2020 / 5 Year Old / Ex-PX Single Cask
DistilleryJamesonNine Leaves
Region
CountryIrelandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£169.5£145
Rating5.00/5

Jameson 4.5L

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

Nine Leaves Rum 2020 / 5 Year Old / Ex-PX Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Nine Leaves Rum 2020 / 5 Year Old / Ex-PX Single Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Jameson 4.5L is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Nine Leaves Rum 2020 / 5 Year Old / Ex-PX Single Cask is better value at £145 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 £145)

Nine Leaves Rum 2020 / 5 Year Old / Ex-PX Single Cask

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£145 vs £169.5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Nine?

Nine Leaves Rum 2020 / 5 Year Old / Ex-PX Single Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Jameson 4.5L

Malt ExtractVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

Only Nine Leaves Rum 2020 / 5 Year Old / Ex-PX Single Cask

SherriedDried FruitCooked Fruit

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