Edradour 12 Year Old 2001 Port Wood Finish - Straight From The Cask 55.7% vs Jameson 4.5L

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

Edradour 12 Year Old 2001 Port Wood Finish - Straight From The Cask 55.7%Jameson 4.5L
DistilleryEdradourJameson
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV55.7%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£199£169.5
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 12 Year Old 2001 Port Wood Finish - Straight From The Cask 55.7%

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

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

Edradour 12 Year Old 2001 Port Wood Finish - Straight From The Cask 55.7%

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 £199.

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

Edradour 12 Year Old 2001 Port Wood Finish - Straight From The Cask 55.7%

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (55.7%) — may need water
  • 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 Edradour?

Edradour 12 Year Old 2001 Port Wood Finish - Straight From The Cask 55.7% suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

VanillaHoney

Only Edradour 12 Year Old 2001 Port Wood Finish - Straight From The Cask 55.7%

SherriedCooked Fruit

Only Jameson 4.5L

Malt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

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