Teaninich 13 Year Old 2012 - Milroy's Soho Selection vs Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)

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

Teaninich 13 Year Old 2012 - Milroy's Soho SelectionJack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
DistilleryTeaninichJack Daniel's
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltTennessee
ABV51.5%64.5%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£52.95£69.95
Rating5.00/5

Teaninich 13 Year Old 2012 - Milroy's Soho Selection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Teaninich 13 Year Old 2012 - Milroy's Soho Selection

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).

Teaninich 13 Year Old 2012 - Milroy's Soho Selection is better value at £53 vs £70.

For beginners: Teaninich 13 Year Old 2012 - Milroy's Soho Selection is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Teaninich 13 Year Old 2012 - Milroy's Soho Selection

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£52.95 vs £69.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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
  • More expensive (£69.95 vs £52.95)

Who should buy Teaninich?

Teaninich 13 Year Old 2012 - Milroy's Soho Selection 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 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

Vanilla

Only Teaninich 13 Year Old 2012 - Milroy's Soho Selection

HoneyCitricFresh Fruit

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

ToastedTobaccoOilyCoal-gas

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