Glenlossie 13 Year Old 2008 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits) vs Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)

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

Glenlossie 13 Year Old 2008 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
DistilleryGlenlossieJack Daniel's
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltTennessee
ABV54.1%64.5%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£87.42£69.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenlossie 13 Year Old 2008 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)

Smoke62/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner30/100
Value71/100

Glenlossie 13 Year Old 2008 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%) is better value at £70 vs £87.

For beginners: Glenlossie 13 Year Old 2008 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Glenlossie 13 Year Old 2008 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£87.42 vs £69.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 £87.42)

Cons

  • High ABV (64.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Glenlossie?

Glenlossie 13 Year Old 2008 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits) 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 Glenlossie 13 Year Old 2008 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)

SherriedHoneyDried FruitNuttyOld Wood

Only Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)

ToastedVanillaTobaccoOilyCoal-gas

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