Aultmore 21 Year Old vs Jameson 4.5L

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

Aultmore 21 Year OldJameson 4.5L
DistilleryAultmoreJameson
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%40%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£199£169.5
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Aultmore 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value25/100

Jameson 4.5L

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

Aultmore 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jameson 4.5L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Jameson 4.5L is better value at £170 vs £199.

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

Aultmore 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£199 vs £169.5)

Jameson 4.5L

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£169.5 vs £199)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 21 Year Old 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

Fresh FruitHoneyMalt Extract

Only Aultmore 21 Year Old

Hay-likeOld Wood

Only Jameson 4.5L

VanillaToasted

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