Aultmore 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 9549873) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aultmore 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 9549873) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Aultmore
£61
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
Jack Daniel's
★ 5.00
£70
| Aultmore 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 9549873) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | Jack Daniel's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Tennessee |
| ABV | 54% | 64.5% |
| Age | 8 yr | NAS |
| Price | £60.5 | £69.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aultmore 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 9549873) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
Aultmore 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 9549873) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
Quick verdict
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Aultmore 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 9549873) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £61 vs £70.
For beginners: Aultmore 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 9549873) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 9549873) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£60.5 vs £69.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54%) — 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 £60.5)
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 9549873) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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
Only Aultmore 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 9549873) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)