Longmorn 15 Year Old 1996 (Signatory) vs Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 15 Year Old 1996 (Signatory)
Longmorn
£39
Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon
Charlie Parry's
★ 5.00
£51
| Longmorn 15 Year Old 1996 (Signatory) | Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Charlie Parry's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 43% | 59.6% |
| Age | 15 yr | NAS |
| Price | £38.67 | £50.76 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Longmorn 15 Year Old 1996 (Signatory)
Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon
Longmorn 15 Year Old 1996 (Signatory)
Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon
Quick verdict
Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Longmorn 15 Year Old 1996 (Signatory) is better value at £39 vs £51.
For beginners: Longmorn 15 Year Old 1996 (Signatory) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Longmorn 15 Year Old 1996 (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£38.67 vs £50.76)
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 £38.67)
Who should buy Longmorn?
Longmorn 15 Year Old 1996 (Signatory) 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 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
Both taste of
Only Longmorn 15 Year Old 1996 (Signatory)
Only Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon