Glen Garioch 27 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.) vs Jameson 4.5L

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

Glen Garioch 27 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)Jameson 4.5L
DistilleryGlen GariochJameson
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV49.3%40%
Age27 yrNAS
Price£194.95£169.5
Rating5.00/5

Glen Garioch 27 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

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

Glen Garioch 27 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)

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 £195.

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

Glen Garioch 27 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£194.95 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 £194.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Garioch 27 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

Fresh FruitHoney

Only Glen Garioch 27 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)

CitricFragantSherried

Only Jameson 4.5L

Malt ExtractVanillaToasted

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