Jameson 4.5L vs Glengoyne 21 Year Old - Pre 2013

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

Jameson 4.5LGlengoyne 21 Year Old - Pre 2013
DistilleryJamesonGlengoyne
RegionHighland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£169.5£250
Rating5.00/5

Jameson 4.5L

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

Glengoyne 21 Year Old - Pre 2013

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 21 Year Old - Pre 2013

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Jameson 4.5L is better value at £170 vs £250.

For beginners: Glengoyne 21 Year Old - Pre 2013 is more approachable (85/100 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 £250)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glengoyne 21 Year Old - Pre 2013

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£250 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 Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 21 Year Old - Pre 2013 is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Jameson 4.5L

Malt ExtractVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

Only Glengoyne 21 Year Old - Pre 2013

SherriedOld WoodCooked FruitChocolate

Where to buy

Jameson 4.5L

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