Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) vs Jameson 4.5L
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Craigellachie
£216
Jameson 4.5L
Jameson
★ 5.00
£170
| Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) | Jameson 4.5L | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Jameson |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Scotch | Blended |
| ABV | 58.3% | 40% |
| Age | 20 yr | NAS |
| Price | £215.5 | £169.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Jameson 4.5L
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
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 £216.
For beginners: Jameson 4.5L is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (58.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£215.5 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 £215.5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) 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
Only Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Only Jameson 4.5L
Where to buy
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Jameson 4.5L
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange