Jameson 4.5L vs Strathmill 23 Year Old 1996 (casks 2099 & 2103) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Jameson 4.5L
Jameson
★ 5.00
£170
Strathmill 23 Year Old 1996 (casks 2099 & 2103) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Strathmill
£138
| Jameson 4.5L | Strathmill 23 Year Old 1996 (casks 2099 & 2103) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Jameson | Strathmill |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 57.4% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £169.5 | £137.78 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Jameson 4.5L
Strathmill 23 Year Old 1996 (casks 2099 & 2103) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Jameson 4.5L
Strathmill 23 Year Old 1996 (casks 2099 & 2103) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Jameson 4.5L is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Strathmill 23 Year Old 1996 (casks 2099 & 2103) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £138 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 £137.78)
Strathmill 23 Year Old 1996 (casks 2099 & 2103) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£137.78 vs £169.5)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.4%) — 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 Strathmill?
Strathmill 23 Year Old 1996 (casks 2099 & 2103) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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
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