Hazelburn 8 Year Old First Edition (Malting Floor Label) vs Jameson 4.5L

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

Hazelburn 8 Year Old First Edition (Malting Floor Label)Jameson 4.5L
DistillerySpringbankJameson
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%40%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£250£169.5
Rating5.00/5

Hazelburn 8 Year Old First Edition (Malting Floor Label)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

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

Hazelburn 8 Year Old First Edition (Malting Floor Label)

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

Hazelburn 8 Year Old First Edition (Malting Floor Label)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

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

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Hazelburn?

Hazelburn 8 Year Old First Edition (Malting Floor Label) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown 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

Malt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

Only Hazelburn 8 Year Old First Edition (Malting Floor Label)

Smokey

Only Jameson 4.5L

VanillaHoney

Explore more