Hampden Great House Distillery Edition 2019 vs Jameson 4.5L

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

Hampden Great House Distillery Edition 2019Jameson 4.5L
DistilleryHampdenJameson
Region
CountryUnited KingdomIreland
TypeBlended
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£250£169.5
Rating5.00/5

Hampden Great House Distillery Edition 2019

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

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

Hampden Great House Distillery Edition 2019

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 £250.

For beginners: Hampden Great House Distillery Edition 2019 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Hampden Great House Distillery Edition 2019

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£250 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 £250)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Hampden?

Hampden Great House Distillery Edition 2019 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Fruit

Only Hampden Great House Distillery Edition 2019

YeastyCooked Fruit

Only Jameson 4.5L

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyToasted

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