Allt-A-Bhainne 28 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) vs Jameson 4.5L

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

Allt-A-Bhainne 28 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)Jameson 4.5L
DistilleryAllt-á-BhainneJameson
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48.1%40%
Age28 yrNAS
Price£171.5£169.5
Rating5.00/5

Allt-A-Bhainne 28 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

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

Allt-A-Bhainne 28 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jameson 4.5L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Jameson 4.5L is better value at £170 vs £172.

For beginners: Jameson 4.5L is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Allt-A-Bhainne 28 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£171.5 vs £169.5)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 £171.5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Allt-A-Bhainne?

Allt-A-Bhainne 28 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanilla

Only Allt-A-Bhainne 28 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

Cooked FruitSherriedNutty

Only Jameson 4.5L

Malt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

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