Deanston 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 900078) - 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.

Deanston 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 900078) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
DistilleryDeanstonJack Daniel's
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltTennessee
ABV66.6%64.5%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£104.99£69.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Deanston 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 900078) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner35/100
Value48/100

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

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

Deanston 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 900078) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%) is better value at £70 vs £105.

For beginners: Deanston 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 900078) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Deanston 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 900078) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (66.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£104.99 vs £69.95)
  • 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
  • +More affordable (£69.95 vs £104.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (64.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Deanston?

Deanston 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 900078) - 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

Both taste of

ToastedVanilla

Only Deanston 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 900078) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SherriedHoneyDried Fruit

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

TobaccoOilyCoal-gas

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