Caol Ila 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)

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

Caol Ila 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
DistilleryCaol IlaJack Daniel's
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltTennessee
ABV54.9%64.5%
Age14 yrNAS
Price£69.95£69.95
Rating5.00/5

Caol Ila 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

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

Caol Ila 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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 £70.

For beginners: Caol Ila 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Caol Ila 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (64.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Caol?

Caol Ila 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Caol Ila 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokeySherriedCooked FruitLeathery

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

ToastedVanillaTobaccoOilyCoal-gas

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