Jameson 4.5L vs Smögen 6 Year Old 2011 (cask 51/2011) - Single Cask Edition No. 5

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

Jameson 4.5LSmögen 6 Year Old 2011 (cask 51/2011) - Single Cask Edition No. 5
DistilleryJamesonSmögen
Region
CountryIrelandSweden
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%64%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£169.5£150
Rating5.00/5

Jameson 4.5L

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

Smögen 6 Year Old 2011 (cask 51/2011) - Single Cask Edition No. 5

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Smögen 6 Year Old 2011 (cask 51/2011) - Single Cask Edition No. 5

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Smögen 6 Year Old 2011 (cask 51/2011) - Single Cask Edition No. 5 is better value at £150 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 £150)

Smögen 6 Year Old 2011 (cask 51/2011) - Single Cask Edition No. 5

Pros

  • +More affordable (£150 vs £169.5)

Cons

  • High ABV (64%) — 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 6 Year Old 2011 (cask 51/2011) - Single Cask Edition No. 5 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

VanillaToasted

Only Jameson 4.5L

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh Fruit

Only Smögen 6 Year Old 2011 (cask 51/2011) - Single Cask Edition No. 5

SherriedCooked FruitNutty

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