Jameson 4.5L vs Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

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

Jameson 4.5LPowers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
DistilleryJamesonPowers
Region
CountryIrelandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlendedIrish
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£169.5£195
Rating5.00/5

Jameson 4.5L

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

Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Jameson 4.5L is better value at £170 vs £195.

For beginners: Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange is more approachable (85/100 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 £195)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£195 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 Powers?

Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyFresh Fruit

Only Jameson 4.5L

Toasted

Where to buy

Jameson 4.5L

Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

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