Glenburgie 21 Year Old 2000 (cask 18756) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) vs Jameson 4.5L

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

Glenburgie 21 Year Old 2000 (cask 18756) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)Jameson 4.5L
DistilleryGlenburgieJameson
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV58.9%40%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£143.69£169.5
Rating5.00/5

Glenburgie 21 Year Old 2000 (cask 18756) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

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

Glenburgie 21 Year Old 2000 (cask 18756) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jameson 4.5L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Jameson 4.5L is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glenburgie 21 Year Old 2000 (cask 18756) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) is better value at £144 vs £170.

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

Glenburgie 21 Year Old 2000 (cask 18756) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£143.69 vs £169.5)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.9%) — may need water
  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£169.5 vs £143.69)

Who should buy Glenburgie?

Glenburgie 21 Year Old 2000 (cask 18756) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) 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

Malt ExtractHoney

Only Glenburgie 21 Year Old 2000 (cask 18756) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

CitricFragant

Only Jameson 4.5L

VanillaToastedFresh Fruit

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