Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.4 (1L) vs Tomatin 16 Year Old 2002 (batch 19/060) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

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

Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.4 (1L)Tomatin 16 Year Old 2002 (batch 19/060) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
DistilleryJack Daniel'sTomatin
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeTennesseeSingle Malt
ABV43%59%
AgeNAS16 yr
Price£99.99£95.26
Rating5.00/5

Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.4 (1L)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner90/100
Value50/100

Tomatin 16 Year Old 2002 (batch 19/060) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.4 (1L)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 16 Year Old 2002 (batch 19/060) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.4 (1L) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tomatin 16 Year Old 2002 (batch 19/060) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £95 vs £100.

For beginners: Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.4 (1L) is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.4 (1L)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.99 vs £95.26)

Tomatin 16 Year Old 2002 (batch 19/060) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£95.26 vs £99.99)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (59%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Jack?

Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.4 (1L) 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 Tomatin?

Tomatin 16 Year Old 2002 (batch 19/060) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

Only Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.4 (1L)

ToastedTobaccoOily

Only Tomatin 16 Year Old 2002 (batch 19/060) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractNew Wood

Where to buy

Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.4 (1L)

Tomatin 16 Year Old 2002 (batch 19/060) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

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