Jameson 4.5L vs Macduff 2003 / 21 Year Old / Berry Bros & Rudd for The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky

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

Jameson 4.5LMacduff 2003 / 21 Year Old / Berry Bros & Rudd for The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky
DistilleryJamesonMacduff
Region
CountryIrelandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£169.5£169
Rating5.00/5

Jameson 4.5L

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

Macduff 2003 / 21 Year Old / Berry Bros & Rudd for The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky

Smoke72/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Macduff 2003 / 21 Year Old / Berry Bros & Rudd for The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Macduff 2003 / 21 Year Old / Berry Bros & Rudd for The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky is better value at £169 vs £170.

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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£169.5 vs £169)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Macduff 2003 / 21 Year Old / Berry Bros & Rudd for The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Intense, complex peat smoke character
  • +More affordable (£169 vs £169.5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
  • 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 Macduff?

Macduff 2003 / 21 Year Old / Berry Bros & Rudd for The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Jameson 4.5L

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyFresh Fruit

Only Macduff 2003 / 21 Year Old / Berry Bros & Rudd for The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky

SherriedCitricDried FruitMedicinal

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