Jack Daniel's Holiday Select 2013 vs Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask

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

Jack Daniel's Holiday Select 2013Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
DistilleryJack Daniel'sTomintoul
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeTennesseeSingle Malt
ABV49%53.9%
AgeNAS31 yr
Price£299£223.7
Rating5.00/5

Jack Daniel's Holiday Select 2013

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value22/100

Jack Daniel's Holiday Select 2013

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is better value at £224 vs £299.

For beginners: Jack Daniel's Holiday Select 2013 is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Jack Daniel's Holiday Select 2013

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£299 vs £223.7)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£223.7 vs £299)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (53.9%) — may need water

Who should buy Jack?

Jack Daniel's Holiday Select 2013 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Tennessee character.

Who should buy Tomintoul?

Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Jack Daniel's Holiday Select 2013

Malt ExtractTobacco

Only Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask

Old WoodDried Fruit

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