Benriach 32 Year Old 1979 (Adelphi) vs Jameson 4.5L

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

Benriach 32 Year Old 1979 (Adelphi)Jameson 4.5L
DistilleryBenriachJameson
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48.4%40%
Age32 yrNAS
Price£172.71£169.5
Rating5.00/5

Benriach 32 Year Old 1979 (Adelphi)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

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

Benriach 32 Year Old 1979 (Adelphi)

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 £173.

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

Benriach 32 Year Old 1979 (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£172.71 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 £172.71)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Benriach?

Benriach 32 Year Old 1979 (Adelphi) 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

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

Only Benriach 32 Year Old 1979 (Adelphi)

Old WoodNuttyDried Fruit

Only Jameson 4.5L

ToastedFresh Fruit

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