Jameson 4.5L vs Kilkerran 11 Year Old - Open Day 2017

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

Jameson 4.5LKilkerran 11 Year Old - Open Day 2017
DistilleryJamesonKilkerran
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%60.3%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£169.5£225
Rating5.00/5

Jameson 4.5L

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

Kilkerran 11 Year Old - Open Day 2017

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Kilkerran 11 Year Old - Open Day 2017

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Jameson 4.5L is better value at £170 vs £225.

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

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 £225)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Kilkerran 11 Year Old - Open Day 2017

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (60.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£225 vs £169.5)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Kilkerran?

Kilkerran 11 Year Old - Open Day 2017 suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyFresh Fruit

Only Jameson 4.5L

Toasted

Only Kilkerran 11 Year Old - Open Day 2017

New Wood

Where to buy

Jameson 4.5L

Kilkerran 11 Year Old - Open Day 2017

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