Glen Turner 12 Year Old - 1980s vs Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.4 (1L)

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

Glen Turner 12 Year Old - 1980sJack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.4 (1L)
DistilleryGlen TurnerJack Daniel's
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlended MaltTennessee
ABV40%43%
AgeNASNAS
Price£120£99.99
Rating5.00/5

Glen Turner 12 Year Old - 1980s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glen Turner 12 Year Old - 1980s

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 £120.

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

Glen Turner 12 Year Old - 1980s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£120 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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Turner 12 Year Old - 1980s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

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

HoneyToasted

Only Glen Turner 12 Year Old - 1980s

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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

VanillaTobaccoOily

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