Glenallachie 9 Year Old 2014 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) vs Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenallachie 9 Year Old 2014 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
GlenAllachie
£69
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
Jack Daniel's
★ 5.00
£70
| Glenallachie 9 Year Old 2014 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) | Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | GlenAllachie | Jack Daniel's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Tennessee |
| ABV | 58.4% | 64.5% |
| Age | 9 yr | NAS |
| Price | £68.5 | £69.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenallachie 9 Year Old 2014 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
Glenallachie 9 Year Old 2014 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
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 0.00).
Glenallachie 9 Year Old 2014 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is better value at £69 vs £70.
For beginners: Glenallachie 9 Year Old 2014 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Glenallachie 9 Year Old 2014 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +More affordable (£68.5 vs £69.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.4%) — 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 £68.5)
Who should buy Glenallachie?
Glenallachie 9 Year Old 2014 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) 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 Glenallachie 9 Year Old 2014 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Only Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)