Smögen 9 Year Old 2013 Single Sherry Hogshead vs Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.4 (1L)

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

Smögen 9 Year Old 2013 Single Sherry HogsheadJack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.4 (1L)
DistillerySmögenJack Daniel's
Region
CountrySwedenAmerica
TypeSingle MaltTennessee
ABV59.6%43%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£163£99.99
Rating5.00/5

Smögen 9 Year Old 2013 Single Sherry Hogshead

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

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

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

Smögen 9 Year Old 2013 Single Sherry Hogshead

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 £163.

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

Smögen 9 Year Old 2013 Single Sherry Hogshead

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (59.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£163 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 Smögen?

Smögen 9 Year Old 2013 Single Sherry Hogshead 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

Toasted

Only Smögen 9 Year Old 2013 Single Sherry Hogshead

SmokeySherriedDried FruitChocolate

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

VanillaTobaccoOilyHoney

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