Jameson 4.5L vs Hampden Great House Distillery Edition 2019

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

Jameson 4.5LHampden Great House Distillery Edition 2019
DistilleryJamesonHampden
Region
CountryIrelandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£169.5£250
Rating5.00/5

Jameson 4.5L

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

Hampden Great House Distillery Edition 2019

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Hampden Great House Distillery Edition 2019

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: 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 £250)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Hampden Great House Distillery Edition 2019

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Hampden?

Hampden Great House Distillery Edition 2019 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only Jameson 4.5L

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyToasted

Only Hampden Great House Distillery Edition 2019

YeastyCooked Fruit

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