Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) vs Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Mortlach
★ 4.00
£101
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
Jack Daniel's
★ 5.00
£70
| Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) | Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Jack Daniel's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Tennessee |
| ABV | 53.5% | 64.5% |
| Age | 18 yr | NAS |
| Price | £100.71 | £69.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
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 4.00).
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%) is better value at £70 vs £101.
For beginners: Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£100.71 vs £69.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 £100.71)
Cons
- −High ABV (64.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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 Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Only Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
Where to buy
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange