Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 (cask 41) - Straight From The Cask vs Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)

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

Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 (cask 41) - Straight From The CaskJack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
DistilleryEdradourJack Daniel's
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltTennessee
ABV57%64.5%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£54.21£69.95
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 (cask 41) - Straight From The Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

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

Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 (cask 41) - Straight From The Cask

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).

Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 (cask 41) - Straight From The Cask is better value at £54 vs £70.

For beginners: Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 (cask 41) - Straight From The Cask is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 (cask 41) - Straight From The Cask

Pros

  • +More affordable (£54.21 vs £69.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (64.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£69.95 vs £54.21)

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 (cask 41) - Straight From The Cask 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 Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 (cask 41) - Straight From The Cask

SherriedDried FruitOld WoodHoneyCooked Fruit

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

ToastedVanillaTobaccoOilyCoal-gas

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