Deanston 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 900078) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 900078) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Deanston
★ 5.00
£105
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
Jack Daniel's
★ 5.00
£70
| Deanston 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 900078) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Jack Daniel's |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Tennessee |
| ABV | 66.6% | 64.5% |
| Age | 13 yr | NAS |
| Price | £104.99 | £69.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Deanston 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 900078) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
Deanston 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 900078) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
Quick verdict
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%) is better value at £70 vs £105.
For beginners: Deanston 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 900078) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Deanston 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 900078) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (66.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£104.99 vs £69.95)
- −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
- +More affordable (£69.95 vs £104.99)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (64.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Deanston?
Deanston 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 900078) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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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Only Deanston 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 900078) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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