Jameson 4.5L vs Smögen 5 Year Old 2012 (cask 18/2012) - Single Cask Edition No. 4
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Jameson 4.5L
Jameson
★ 5.00
£170
Smögen 5 Year Old 2012 (cask 18/2012) - Single Cask Edition No. 4
Smögen
£155
| Jameson 4.5L | Smögen 5 Year Old 2012 (cask 18/2012) - Single Cask Edition No. 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Jameson | Smögen |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Sweden |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 61.3% |
| Age | NAS | 5 yr |
| Price | £169.5 | £155.21 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Jameson 4.5L
Smögen 5 Year Old 2012 (cask 18/2012) - Single Cask Edition No. 4
Jameson 4.5L
Smögen 5 Year Old 2012 (cask 18/2012) - Single Cask Edition No. 4
Quick verdict
Jameson 4.5L is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Smögen 5 Year Old 2012 (cask 18/2012) - Single Cask Edition No. 4 is better value at £155 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 £155.21)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Smögen 5 Year Old 2012 (cask 18/2012) - Single Cask Edition No. 4
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£155.21 vs £169.5)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.3%) — 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 Smögen?
Smögen 5 Year Old 2012 (cask 18/2012) - Single Cask Edition No. 4 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
Only Jameson 4.5L
Only Smögen 5 Year Old 2012 (cask 18/2012) - Single Cask Edition No. 4