Jack Daniel's 1913 Gold Medal Tennessee Whiskey (1L) vs The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

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

Jack Daniel's 1913 Gold Medal Tennessee Whiskey (1L)The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
DistilleryJack Daniel'sThe Macallan
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeTennesseeSingle Malt
ABV43%43%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£399£399
Rating5.00/5

Jack Daniel's 1913 Gold Medal Tennessee Whiskey (1L)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value13/100

Jack Daniel's 1913 Gold Medal Tennessee Whiskey (1L)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) is better value at £399 vs £399.

For beginners: The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Jack Daniel's 1913 Gold Medal Tennessee Whiskey (1L)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Jack?

Jack Daniel's 1913 Gold Medal Tennessee Whiskey (1L) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Tennessee character.

Who should buy The?

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Jack Daniel's 1913 Gold Medal Tennessee Whiskey (1L)

Malt ExtractSmokey

Only The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

SherriedDried Fruit

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