Jameson 4.5L vs Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered - Batch 141b

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

Jameson 4.5LSmoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered - Batch 141b
DistilleryJamesonNevada H&C
Region
CountryIrelandAmerica
TypeBlendedBourbon
ABV40%57.6%
AgeNASNAS
Price£169.5£165
Rating5.00/5

Jameson 4.5L

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

Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered - Batch 141b

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered - Batch 141b

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered - Batch 141b is better value at £165 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 £165)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered - Batch 141b

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£165 vs £169.5)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.6%) — 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 Smoke?

Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered - Batch 141b 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 ExtractVanilla

Only Jameson 4.5L

HoneyToastedFresh Fruit

Only Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered - Batch 141b

SmokeyFragant

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