Hudson Four Grain Bourbon vs Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 / Small Bottle Tennessee Whiskey

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

Hudson Four Grain BourbonJack Daniel's Old No. 7 / Small Bottle Tennessee Whiskey
DistilleryTuthilltown SpiritsJack Daniel's
Region
CountryAmericaUnited Kingdom
TypeBourbon
ABV46%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£10.5£10.25
Rating3.71/5

Hudson Four Grain Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner90/100
Value100/100

Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 / Small Bottle Tennessee Whiskey

Smoke64/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Hudson Four Grain Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 / Small Bottle Tennessee Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Hudson Four Grain Bourbon is rated higher (3.71 vs 0.00).

Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 / Small Bottle Tennessee Whiskey is better value at £10 vs £11.

For beginners: Hudson Four Grain Bourbon is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Hudson Four Grain Bourbon

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (3.7/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£10.5 vs £10.25)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 / Small Bottle Tennessee Whiskey

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£10.25 vs £10.5)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 3.7)

Who should buy Hudson?

Hudson Four Grain Bourbon 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 Old No. 7 / Small Bottle Tennessee Whiskey 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

VanillaToasted

Only Hudson Four Grain Bourbon

New WoodHoney

Only Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 / Small Bottle Tennessee Whiskey

ChocolateSmokey

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