The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Forbidden Fruit vs Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.1

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

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Forbidden FruitJack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.1
DistilleryThe Lakes DistilleryJack Daniel's
Region
CountryEnglandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltTennessee
ABV46.6%43%
AgeNASNAS
Price£150£150
Rating5.00/5

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Forbidden Fruit

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.1

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

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Forbidden Fruit

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 £150.

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

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Forbidden Fruit

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • 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 The?

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Forbidden Fruit suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

Honey

Only The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Forbidden Fruit

Cooked FruitChocolateSherried

Only Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.1

ToastedVanillaTobaccoOily

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