Jameson 4.5L vs Port Dundas 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 72910) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

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

Jameson 4.5LPort Dundas 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 72910) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
DistilleryJamesonPort Dundas
RegionLowland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedGrain
ABV40%58.4%
AgeNAS24 yr
Price£169.5£199
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Jameson 4.5L

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

Port Dundas 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 72910) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner50/100
Value25/100

Jameson 4.5L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Port Dundas 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 72910) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Jameson 4.5L is better value at £170 vs £199.

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
  • +More affordable (£169.5 vs £199)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Port Dundas 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 72910) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (58.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£199 vs £169.5)

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 Port?

Port Dundas 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 72910) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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

VanillaHoney

Only Jameson 4.5L

Malt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

Only Port Dundas 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 72910) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Old WoodNuttySherried

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