Amrut 2016 (bottled 2023) Ex-Bourbon (cask 197) vs Jameson 4.5L
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Amrut 2016 (bottled 2023) Ex-Bourbon (cask 197) | Jameson 4.5L | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Amrut | Jameson |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | India | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 60% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £146 | £169.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Amrut 2016 (bottled 2023) Ex-Bourbon (cask 197)
Jameson 4.5L
Amrut 2016 (bottled 2023) Ex-Bourbon (cask 197)
Jameson 4.5L
Quick verdict
Jameson 4.5L is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Amrut 2016 (bottled 2023) Ex-Bourbon (cask 197) is better value at £146 vs £170.
For beginners: Jameson 4.5L is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Amrut 2016 (bottled 2023) Ex-Bourbon (cask 197)
Pros
- +More affordable (£146 vs £169.5)
Cons
- −High ABV (60%) — may need water
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£169.5 vs £146)
Who should buy Amrut?
Amrut 2016 (bottled 2023) Ex-Bourbon (cask 197) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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
Where to buy
Amrut 2016 (bottled 2023) Ex-Bourbon (cask 197)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Jameson 4.5L
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange