Jameson 4.5L vs Edradour 22 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/7) - Sauternes Cask Finish

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

Jameson 4.5LEdradour 22 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/7) - Sauternes Cask Finish
DistilleryJamesonEdradour
RegionHighland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%51.4%
AgeNAS22 yr
Price£169.5£237.45
Rating5.00/5

Jameson 4.5L

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

Edradour 22 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/7) - Sauternes Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 22 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/7) - Sauternes Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Jameson 4.5L is better value at £170 vs £237.

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 £237.45)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Edradour 22 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/7) - Sauternes Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (51.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£237.45 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 Edradour?

Edradour 22 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/7) - Sauternes Cask Finish 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

VanillaHoney

Only Jameson 4.5L

Malt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

Only Edradour 22 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/7) - Sauternes Cask Finish

SherriedCooked FruitOld Wood

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