Ben Nevis 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 319B) - Bedford Park vs Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Ben Nevis 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 319B) - Bedford ParkJack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
DistilleryBen NevisJack Daniel's
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltTennessee
ABV58.7%64.5%
Age7 yrNAS
Price£62.95£69.95
Rating5.00/5

Ben Nevis 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 319B) - Bedford Park

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)

Smoke62/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner30/100
Value71/100

Ben Nevis 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 319B) - Bedford Park

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Ben Nevis 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 319B) - Bedford Park is better value at £63 vs £70.

For beginners: Ben Nevis 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 319B) - Bedford Park is more approachable (30/100 beginner score).

Ben Nevis 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 319B) - Bedford Park

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£62.95 vs £69.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (64.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£69.95 vs £62.95)

Who should buy Ben?

Ben Nevis 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 319B) - Bedford Park 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 Ben Nevis 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 319B) - Bedford Park

SmokeySherriedLeatheryOld Wood

Only Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)

ToastedVanillaTobaccoOilyCoal-gas

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