Bushmills 12 Year Old 1608 - 1990s vs Jameson 4.5L
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Bushmills 12 Year Old 1608 - 1990s | Jameson 4.5L | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bushmills | Jameson |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Ireland |
| Type | Blended | Blended |
| ABV | 43% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £199 | £169.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bushmills 12 Year Old 1608 - 1990s
Jameson 4.5L
Bushmills 12 Year Old 1608 - 1990s
Jameson 4.5L
Quick verdict
Jameson 4.5L is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Jameson 4.5L is better value at £170 vs £199.
For beginners: Bushmills 12 Year Old 1608 - 1990s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Bushmills 12 Year Old 1608 - 1990s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£199 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 £199)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Bushmills?
Bushmills 12 Year Old 1608 - 1990s 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 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
Only Jameson 4.5L
Where to buy
Bushmills 12 Year Old 1608 - 1990s
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Jameson 4.5L
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange