Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 311599) - The Red Cask Co. vs Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 311599) - The Red Cask Co.
Benrinnes
£88
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
Jack Daniel's
★ 5.00
£70
| Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 311599) - The Red Cask Co. | Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Jack Daniel's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Tennessee |
| ABV | 55.3% | 64.5% |
| Age | 11 yr | NAS |
| Price | £87.95 | £69.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 311599) - The Red Cask Co.
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 311599) - The Red Cask Co.
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).
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%) is better value at £70 vs £88.
For beginners: Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 311599) - The Red Cask Co. is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 311599) - The Red Cask Co.
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£87.95 vs £69.95)
- −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 affordable (£69.95 vs £87.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (64.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 311599) - The Red Cask Co. 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 Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 311599) - The Red Cask Co.
Only Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)