Jameson 4.5L vs Bladnoch 20 Year Old Distillery Label - 2000s

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

Jameson 4.5LBladnoch 20 Year Old Distillery Label - 2000s
DistilleryJamesonBladnoch
RegionLowland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS20 yr
Price£169.5£195
Rating5.00/5

Jameson 4.5L

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

Bladnoch 20 Year Old Distillery Label - 2000s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bladnoch 20 Year Old Distillery Label - 2000s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Jameson 4.5L is better value at £170 vs £195.

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 £195)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Bladnoch 20 Year Old Distillery Label - 2000s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£195 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 Bladnoch?

Bladnoch 20 Year Old Distillery Label - 2000s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Jameson 4.5L

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Bladnoch 20 Year Old Distillery Label - 2000s

NuttyOld Wood

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