Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%) vs Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
Jack Daniel's
★ 5.00
£70
Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Mortlach
£67
| Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%) | Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Jack Daniel's | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Tennessee | Single Malt |
| ABV | 64.5% | 54.6% |
| Age | NAS | 9 yr |
| Price | £69.95 | £66.74 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £67 vs £70.
For beginners: Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (50/100 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (64.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£69.95 vs £66.74)
Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£66.74 vs £69.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.6%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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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Only Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
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Where to buy
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange