Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%) vs Longmorn 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 9907) (Adelphi)

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

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)Longmorn 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 9907) (Adelphi)
DistilleryJack Daniel'sLongmorn
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeTennesseeSingle Malt
ABV64.5%50.6%
AgeNAS28 yr
Price£69.95£109.95
Rating5.00/5

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)

Smoke62/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner30/100
Value71/100

Longmorn 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 9907) (Adelphi)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 9907) (Adelphi)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%) is better value at £70 vs £110.

For beginners: Longmorn 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 9907) (Adelphi) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£69.95 vs £109.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (64.5%) — may need water

Longmorn 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 9907) (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (50.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£109.95 vs £69.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Jack?

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%) 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.

Who should buy Longmorn?

Longmorn 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 9907) (Adelphi) 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

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)

VanillaTobaccoOilyCoal-gas

Only Longmorn 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 9907) (Adelphi)

Malt ExtractHoneyOld WoodSherried

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