Strathmill 21 Year Old 1990 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) vs Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Strathmill 21 Year Old 1990 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Strathmill
★ 4.50
£102
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
Jack Daniel's
★ 5.00
£70
| Strathmill 21 Year Old 1990 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) | Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Strathmill | Jack Daniel's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Tennessee |
| ABV | 55% | 64.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £101.97 | £69.95 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Strathmill 21 Year Old 1990 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
Strathmill 21 Year Old 1990 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
Quick verdict
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%) is better value at £70 vs £102.
For beginners: Strathmill 21 Year Old 1990 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Strathmill 21 Year Old 1990 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£101.97 vs £69.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£69.95 vs £101.97)
Cons
- −High ABV (64.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Strathmill?
Strathmill 21 Year Old 1990 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) 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 Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%) 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
Only Strathmill 21 Year Old 1990 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Only Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)