Jameson 4.5L vs Millburn 35 Year Old 1969 - Rare Malts

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

Jameson 4.5LMillburn 35 Year Old 1969 - Rare Malts
DistilleryJamesonMillburn
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%51%
AgeNAS35 yr
Price£169.5£168.45
Rating5.00/5

Jameson 4.5L

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

Millburn 35 Year Old 1969 - Rare Malts

Smoke0/100
Sweetness54/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Millburn 35 Year Old 1969 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Millburn 35 Year Old 1969 - Rare Malts is better value at £168 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 £168.45)

Millburn 35 Year Old 1969 - Rare Malts

Pros

  • +More affordable (£168.45 vs £169.5)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water
  • 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 Millburn?

Millburn 35 Year Old 1969 - Rare Malts is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoneyToasted

Only Jameson 4.5L

VanillaFresh Fruit

Only Millburn 35 Year Old 1969 - Rare Malts

Old WoodDried Fruit

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