Whisky Comparison

A combination of side by side whisky / bourbon / whiskey comparison blog posts. A look at all the most popular whiskies and how they rate next to their rivals. From bourbons and Scottish whisky to blends and single malts. A broad collection of comparisons I have tried.

Woodford Reserve Rye vs Jack Daniel’s Rye Whiskey

by J Wentzel
11/21/202210/17/2025

Woodford Reserve Rye vs Jack Daniel’s Rye whiskey comparison
Today I do another side-by-side comparison using the Woodford Reserve Rye. The Woodford Reserve brand is part of the Brown Forman portfolio with Jack Daniel’s, GlenDronach and Benriach whisky. There is not a rye whisky in the Brown Forman’s Scottish whisky portfolio (not yet anyway), but last year, I tried the Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Rye whiskey, which makes for a great comparison; Woodford Reserve Rye vs Jack Daniel’s Rye whiskey.

Glenfiddich 12 vs Glenlivet 12 year old Whisky

by J Wentzel
10/31/202210/10/2025
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Glenfiddich 12 vs glenlivet 12 yo single malt whisky comparison
Welcome back to another exciting instalment in my whisky comparison series. Last time, we delved into the world of Double Oaked bourbons, and this week, we’re diving into the heart of Speyside with two iconic 12 year old single malt whiskies.

Glenfiddich 18 vs Glenmorangie 18 year old Whisky

by J Wentzel
07/25/202211/19/2025
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In today’s exploration, we dive into the exciting realm of 18 year old whiskies, pitting two iconic releases against each other. It’s a showdown of Speyside elegance versus the bold Highland spice as we compare Glenfiddich 18 vs Glenmorangie 18 year old single malt Scotch whiskies in the ultimate battle of flavours and craftsmanship.

Ballantine’s Finest vs Teacher’s Whisky

by J Wentzel
06/13/202208/25/2025

In the world of whisky, few comparisons are as intriguing as the showdown between Ballantine’s Finest and Teacher’s whisky—an affordable blended whisky battleground for these two brands. Today, we’ll delve into the intricacies of Ballantine’s Finest vs Teacher’s whisky, exploring what makes these blends unique and irresistible to whisky enthusiasts.

Macallan 15 vs Glenfiddich 15 yo Whisky

by J Wentzel
03/21/202206/22/2025

Today I look at a comparison of 15 year old whiskies; two classic brands. These two brands go head to head all over the world. The Macallan 15 vs Glenfiddich 15 year old single malt Scotch whisky.

Balvenie Caribbean Cask vs Doublewood Whisky

by J Wentzel
01/17/202210/27/2025
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Side by Side: Balvenie Caribbean Cask vs Doublewood Whisky
Today I look at a side-by-side comparison of two releases from the Balvenie Distillery. The Balvenie Caribbean Cask vs Doublewood single malt Scotch whisky. Comparing different distilleries side by side is fun, but I find that the most interesting comparisons are the ones between other releases from the same distillery.