Jameson 4.5L vs Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (2015 Release)

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

Jameson 4.5LGlenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (2015 Release)
DistilleryJamesonGlenmorangie
RegionHighland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£169.5£199
Rating5.00/54.53/5

Jameson 4.5L

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

Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (2015 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value23/100

Jameson 4.5L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Jameson 4.5L is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.53).

Jameson 4.5L is better value at £170 vs £199.

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 £199)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (2015 Release)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£199 vs £169.5)
  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 Glenmorangie?

Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (2015 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Jameson 4.5L

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (2015 Release)

SherriedDried Fruit

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