Jameson 4.5L vs Plantation Extreme No.5 Barbados 2000 Rum / 21 Year Old

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

Jameson 4.5LPlantation Extreme No.5 Barbados 2000 Rum / 21 Year Old
DistilleryJamesonPlantation
Region
CountryIrelandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£169.5£225
Rating5.00/5

Jameson 4.5L

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

Plantation Extreme No.5 Barbados 2000 Rum / 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Plantation Extreme No.5 Barbados 2000 Rum / 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Jameson 4.5L is better value at £170 vs £225.

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 £225)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Plantation Extreme No.5 Barbados 2000 Rum / 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£225 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 Plantation?

Plantation Extreme No.5 Barbados 2000 Rum / 21 Year Old 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

VanillaToasted

Only Jameson 4.5L

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh Fruit

Only Plantation Extreme No.5 Barbados 2000 Rum / 21 Year Old

Dried FruitCitricOld Wood

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