Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 Sherry Cask Strength vs Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)

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

Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 Sherry Cask StrengthJack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
DistilleryEdradourJack Daniel's
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltTennessee
ABV59.5%64.5%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£111.95£69.95
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 Sherry Cask Strength

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

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

Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 Sherry Cask Strength

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).

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%) is better value at £70 vs £112.

For beginners: Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 Sherry Cask Strength is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 Sherry Cask Strength

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (59.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£111.95 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 £111.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (64.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 Sherry Cask Strength 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

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 Sherry Cask Strength

SherriedChocolateCooked Fruit

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

VanillaTobaccoOilyCoal-gas

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