Jameson 4.5L vs Mortlach 21 Year Old 1997 (Master of Malt)

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

Jameson 4.5LMortlach 21 Year Old 1997 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryJamesonMortlach
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%48.3%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£169.5£174.95
Rating5.00/5

Jameson 4.5L

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

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1997 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1997 (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 £175.

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 £174.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1997 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£174.95 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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1997 (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyToasted

Only Jameson 4.5L

Fresh Fruit

Only Mortlach 21 Year Old 1997 (Master of Malt)

Old Wood

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