Masthouse (Copper Rivet) 2017 (bottled 2023) (cask 16) - Berry Bros. & Rudd vs Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.4 (1L)

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

Masthouse (Copper Rivet) 2017 (bottled 2023) (cask 16) - Berry Bros. & RuddJack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.4 (1L)
DistilleryCopper Rivet DistilleryJack Daniel's
Region
CountryEnglandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltTennessee
ABV59.7%43%
AgeNASNAS
Price£124.95£99.99
Rating5.00/5

Masthouse (Copper Rivet) 2017 (bottled 2023) (cask 16) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.4 (1L)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner90/100
Value50/100

Masthouse (Copper Rivet) 2017 (bottled 2023) (cask 16) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.4 (1L)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.4 (1L) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.4 (1L) is better value at £100 vs £125.

For beginners: Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.4 (1L) is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Masthouse (Copper Rivet) 2017 (bottled 2023) (cask 16) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (59.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£124.95 vs £99.99)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.4 (1L)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Masthouse?

Masthouse (Copper Rivet) 2017 (bottled 2023) (cask 16) - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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.

Who should buy Jack?

Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.4 (1L) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedOily

Only Masthouse (Copper Rivet) 2017 (bottled 2023) (cask 16) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Malt ExtractSmokey

Only Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.4 (1L)

VanillaTobaccoHoney

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