Jameson 4.5L vs Miyagikyo Nikka Date

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

Jameson 4.5LMiyagikyo Nikka Date
DistilleryJamesonMiyagikyo
Region
CountryIrelandJapan
TypeBlendedBlended
ABV40%43%
AgeNASNAS
Price£169.5£150
Rating5.00/5

Jameson 4.5L

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

Miyagikyo Nikka Date

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Miyagikyo Nikka Date

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Miyagikyo Nikka Date is better value at £150 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 £150)

Miyagikyo Nikka Date

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £169.5)

Cons

  • 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 Miyagikyo?

Miyagikyo Nikka Date 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 ExtractVanillaHoney

Only Jameson 4.5L

ToastedFresh Fruit

Only Miyagikyo Nikka Date

Cooked Mash

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