Longmorn 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 9907) (Adelphi) vs Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 9907) (Adelphi)
Longmorn
£110
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
Jack Daniel's
★ 5.00
£70
| Longmorn 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 9907) (Adelphi) | Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Jack Daniel's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Tennessee |
| ABV | 50.6% | 64.5% |
| Age | 28 yr | NAS |
| Price | £109.95 | £69.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Longmorn 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 9907) (Adelphi)
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
Longmorn 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 9907) (Adelphi)
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 £110.
For beginners: Longmorn 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 9907) (Adelphi) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Longmorn 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 9907) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (50.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£109.95 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 £109.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (64.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Longmorn?
Longmorn 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 9907) (Adelphi) 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
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