Jameson 4.5L vs Saillt Mór 8 Year Old 2014 - Edition No.73B (Whisky Schwamm & Decadent Drinks)

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

Jameson 4.5LSaillt Mór 8 Year Old 2014 - Edition No.73B (Whisky Schwamm & Decadent Drinks)
DistilleryJamesonDestillerie Ralf Hauer
Region
CountryIrelandGermany
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%57.1%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£169.5£123.5
Rating5.00/5

Jameson 4.5L

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

Saillt Mór 8 Year Old 2014 - Edition No.73B (Whisky Schwamm & Decadent Drinks)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Saillt Mór 8 Year Old 2014 - Edition No.73B (Whisky Schwamm & Decadent Drinks)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Saillt Mór 8 Year Old 2014 - Edition No.73B (Whisky Schwamm & Decadent Drinks) is better value at £124 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 £123.5)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Saillt Mór 8 Year Old 2014 - Edition No.73B (Whisky Schwamm & Decadent Drinks)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£123.5 vs £169.5)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — 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 Saillt?

Saillt Mór 8 Year Old 2014 - Edition No.73B (Whisky Schwamm & Decadent Drinks) 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 ExtractToasted

Only Jameson 4.5L

VanillaHoneyFresh Fruit

Only Saillt Mór 8 Year Old 2014 - Edition No.73B (Whisky Schwamm & Decadent Drinks)

SmokeyHay-likeMedicinal

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