Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2011 (casks 313939, 313519 & 313524) - Small Batch (James Eadie) vs Jack Daniel’s Bonded

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

Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2011 (casks 313939, 313519 & 313524) - Small Batch (James Eadie)Jack Daniel’s Bonded
DistilleryGlen OrdJack Daniel's
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltTennessee
ABV46%50%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£37.95£40.2
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2011 (casks 313939, 313519 & 313524) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner90/100
Value100/100

Jack Daniel’s Bonded

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2011 (casks 313939, 313519 & 313524) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jack Daniel’s Bonded

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2011 (casks 313939, 313519 & 313524) - Small Batch (James Eadie) is better value at £38 vs £40.

For beginners: Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2011 (casks 313939, 313519 & 313524) - Small Batch (James Eadie) is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2011 (casks 313939, 313519 & 313524) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£37.95 vs £40.2)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Jack Daniel’s Bonded

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£40.2 vs £37.95)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2011 (casks 313939, 313519 & 313524) - Small Batch (James Eadie) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Jack?

Jack Daniel’s Bonded is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaOily

Only Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2011 (casks 313939, 313519 & 313524) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Jack Daniel’s Bonded

ToastedTobacco

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