Teaninich 9 Year Old 2012 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) 46% vs Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Teaninich 9 Year Old 2012 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) 46%
Teaninich
£80
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
Jack Daniel's
★ 5.00
£70
| Teaninich 9 Year Old 2012 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) 46% | Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teaninich | Jack Daniel's |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Tennessee |
| ABV | 46% | 64.5% |
| Age | 9 yr | NAS |
| Price | £79.95 | £69.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Teaninich 9 Year Old 2012 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) 46%
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
Teaninich 9 Year Old 2012 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) 46%
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 £80.
For beginners: Teaninich 9 Year Old 2012 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) 46% is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Teaninich 9 Year Old 2012 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) 46%
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£79.95 vs £69.95)
- −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 affordable (£69.95 vs £79.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (64.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Teaninich?
Teaninich 9 Year Old 2012 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) 46% suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
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 Teaninich 9 Year Old 2012 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) 46%
Only Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)