Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's Choice vs Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.1

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

Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's ChoiceJack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.1
DistilleryBladnochJack Daniel's
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltTennessee
ABV45.7%43%
Age22 yrNAS
Price£174.65£150
Rating5.00/5

Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's Choice

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.1

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner85/100
Value33/100

Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's Choice

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.1 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.1 is better value at £150 vs £175.

For beginners: Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.1 is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's Choice

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£174.65 vs £150)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.1

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Bladnoch?

Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's Choice suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Who should buy Jack?

Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.1 is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

Only Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's Choice

Old WoodNutty

Only Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.1

VanillaTobaccoOily

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