Jack Daniel's Holiday Select 2012 vs The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

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

Jack Daniel's Holiday Select 2012The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
DistilleryJack Daniel'sThe Macallan
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeTennesseeSingle Malt
ABV45.2%43%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£299£399
Rating5.00/5

Jack Daniel's Holiday Select 2012

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value13/100

Jack Daniel's Holiday Select 2012

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Jack Daniel's Holiday Select 2012 is better value at £299 vs £399.

For beginners: The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Jack Daniel's Holiday Select 2012

Pros

  • +More affordable (£299 vs £399)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

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 (£399 vs £299)

Who should buy Jack?

Jack Daniel's Holiday Select 2012 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Tennessee character.

Who should buy The?

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Jack Daniel's Holiday Select 2012

Malt ExtractTobacco

Only The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

SherriedDried Fruit

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