Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (2015 Release) vs Jameson 4.5L

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

Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (2015 Release)Jameson 4.5L
DistilleryGlenmorangieJameson
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV43%40%
Age18 yrNAS
Price£199£169.5
Rating4.53/55.00/5

Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (2015 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value23/100

Jameson 4.5L

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

Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jameson 4.5L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Jameson 4.5L is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.53).

Jameson 4.5L is better value at £170 vs £199.

For beginners: Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (2015 Release) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (2015 Release)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£199 vs £169.5)
  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 Glenmorangie?

Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (2015 Release) 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

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (2015 Release)

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Jameson 4.5L

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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