BenRiach 22 Year Old 1990 Tawny Port Pipe vs Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)

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

BenRiach 22 Year Old 1990 Tawny Port PipeJack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
DistilleryBenriachJack Daniel's
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltTennessee
ABV53.4%64.5%
Age22 yrNAS
Price£81.68£69.95
Rating5.00/5

BenRiach 22 Year Old 1990 Tawny Port Pipe

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

BenRiach 22 Year Old 1990 Tawny Port Pipe

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 £82.

For beginners: BenRiach 22 Year Old 1990 Tawny Port Pipe is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

BenRiach 22 Year Old 1990 Tawny Port Pipe

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£81.68 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 £81.68)

Cons

  • High ABV (64.5%) — may need water

Who should buy BenRiach?

BenRiach 22 Year Old 1990 Tawny Port Pipe 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 BenRiach 22 Year Old 1990 Tawny Port Pipe

SherriedCooked FruitDried FruitHoneyOld Wood

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

ToastedVanillaTobaccoOilyCoal-gas

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