Jameson 4.5L vs Old Rhosdhu 28 Year Old 1994 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)

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

Jameson 4.5LOld Rhosdhu 28 Year Old 1994 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)
DistilleryJamesonLoch Lomond
RegionHighland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%48.6%
AgeNAS28 yr
Price£169.5£193.03
Rating5.00/5

Jameson 4.5L

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

Old Rhosdhu 28 Year Old 1994 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Rhosdhu 28 Year Old 1994 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Jameson 4.5L is better value at £170 vs £193.

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 £193.03)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Old Rhosdhu 28 Year Old 1994 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£193.03 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 Old?

Old Rhosdhu 28 Year Old 1994 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits) 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

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Jameson 4.5L

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Old Rhosdhu 28 Year Old 1994 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)

Old WoodLeathery

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