Benrinnes 12 Year Old 1999 (cask 8571) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 1999 (cask 8571) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Benrinnes
£42
Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon
Charlie Parry's
★ 5.00
£51
| Benrinnes 12 Year Old 1999 (cask 8571) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Charlie Parry's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 46% | 59.6% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £41.86 | £50.76 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 1999 (cask 8571) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 1999 (cask 8571) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon
Quick verdict
Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 1999 (cask 8571) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £42 vs £51.
For beginners: Benrinnes 12 Year Old 1999 (cask 8571) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 1999 (cask 8571) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£41.86 vs £50.76)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon
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 (59.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£50.76 vs £41.86)
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 1999 (cask 8571) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy Charlie?
Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon 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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