Jameson 4.5L vs Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (Master of Malt)

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

Jameson 4.5LInvergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryJamesonInvergordon
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedGrain
ABV40%44.5%
AgeNAS45 yr
Price£169.5£249.95
Rating5.00/5

Jameson 4.5L

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

Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Jameson 4.5L is better value at £170 vs £250.

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 affordable (£169.5 vs £249.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£249.95 vs £169.5)
  • 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 Invergordon?

Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractVanillaHoney

Only Jameson 4.5L

ToastedFresh Fruit

Only Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (Master of Malt)

Old WoodNutty

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