Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (Master of Malt) vs Jameson 4.5L

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

Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (Master of Malt)Jameson 4.5L
DistilleryInvergordonJameson
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeGrainBlended
ABV44.5%40%
Age45 yrNAS
Price£249.95£169.5
Rating5.00/5

Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

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

Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (Master of Malt)

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).

Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£249.95 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 £249.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain 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

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

Only Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (Master of Malt)

Old WoodNutty

Only Jameson 4.5L

ToastedFresh Fruit

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