Jameson 4.5L vs Suntory Whisky Royal

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

Jameson 4.5LSuntory Whisky Royal
DistilleryJamesonSuntory
Region
CountryIrelandJapan
TypeBlendedBlended
ABV40%43%
AgeNASNAS
Price£169.5£200
Rating5.00/5

Jameson 4.5L

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

Suntory Whisky Royal

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Suntory Whisky Royal

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Jameson 4.5L is better value at £170 vs £200.

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 affordable (£169.5 vs £200)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Suntory Whisky Royal

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£200 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 Suntory?

Suntory Whisky Royal suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractVanillaHoney

Only Jameson 4.5L

ToastedFresh Fruit

Only Suntory Whisky Royal

Fragant

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