Jameson 4.5L vs Blended Grain #1 50 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Jameson 4.5LBlended Grain #1 50 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryJamesonThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedGrain
ABV40%47.7%
AgeNAS50 yr
Price£169.5£168.95
Rating5.00/5

Jameson 4.5L

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

Blended Grain #1 50 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Blended Grain #1 50 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Blended Grain #1 50 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £169 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 £168.95)

Blended Grain #1 50 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£168.95 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 Blended?

Blended Grain #1 50 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyFresh Fruit

Only Jameson 4.5L

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Blended Grain #1 50 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodCitric

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