Glen Elgin 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 7874+7876) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Elgin 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 7874+7876) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Glen Elgin
£88
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
Jack Daniel's
★ 5.00
£70
| Glen Elgin 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 7874+7876) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Elgin | Jack Daniel's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Tennessee |
| ABV | 52.5% | 64.5% |
| Age | 22 yr | NAS |
| Price | £88.25 | £69.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Elgin 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 7874+7876) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
Glen Elgin 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 7874+7876) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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).
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%) is better value at £70 vs £88.
For beginners: Glen Elgin 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 7874+7876) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Glen Elgin 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 7874+7876) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£88.25 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 £88.25)
Cons
- −High ABV (64.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Elgin 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 7874+7876) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 Glen Elgin 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 7874+7876) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)