Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2009 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits) vs Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2009 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)
Benrinnes
£68
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
Jack Daniel's
★ 5.00
£70
| Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2009 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits) | Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Jack Daniel's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Tennessee |
| ABV | 57.2% | 64.5% |
| Age | 13 yr | NAS |
| Price | £67.51 | £69.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2009 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2009 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)
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).
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2009 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits) is better value at £68 vs £70.
For beginners: Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2009 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2009 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£67.51 vs £69.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.2%) — 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 £67.51)
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2009 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits) 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 Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2009 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)
Only Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)