Chivas Regal 12 Year Old 4.5l vs Jameson 4.5L
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Chivas Regal 12 Year Old 4.5l | Jameson 4.5L | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Chivas Regal | Jameson |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Blended | Blended |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £246.99 | £169.5 |
| Rating | 4.29/5 | 5.00/5 |
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old 4.5l
Jameson 4.5L
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old 4.5l
Jameson 4.5L
Quick verdict
Jameson 4.5L is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.29).
Jameson 4.5L is better value at £170 vs £247.
For beginners: Chivas Regal 12 Year Old 4.5l is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old 4.5l
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£246.99 vs £169.5)
- −Lower community rating (4.3 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 £246.99)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Chivas?
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old 4.5l 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