Jameson 4.5L vs Glentauchers 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 4159 & 4164) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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

Jameson 4.5LGlentauchers 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 4159 & 4164) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryJamesonGlentauchers
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%48.9%
AgeNAS22 yr
Price£169.5£133.01
Rating5.00/5

Jameson 4.5L

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

Glentauchers 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 4159 & 4164) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glentauchers 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 4159 & 4164) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glentauchers 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 4159 & 4164) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £133 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 £133.01)

Glentauchers 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 4159 & 4164) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£133.01 vs £169.5)

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 Glentauchers?

Glentauchers 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 4159 & 4164) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyToasted

Only Jameson 4.5L

Fresh Fruit

Only Glentauchers 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 4159 & 4164) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Nutty

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