Jack Daniel's Holiday Select 2011 vs Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Jack Daniel's Holiday Select 2011
Jack Daniel's
£299
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£384
| Jack Daniel's Holiday Select 2011 | Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Jack Daniel's | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Tennessee | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 57% |
| Age | NAS | 26 yr |
| Price | £299 | £383.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Jack Daniel's Holiday Select 2011
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Jack Daniel's Holiday Select 2011
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Jack Daniel's Holiday Select 2011 is better value at £299 vs £384.
For beginners: Jack Daniel's Holiday Select 2011 is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Jack Daniel's Holiday Select 2011
Pros
- +More affordable (£299 vs £383.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£383.95 vs £299)
Who should buy Jack?
Jack Daniel's Holiday Select 2011 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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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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