Caol Ila 14 Year Old - Black Friday (Master of Malt) vs Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 14 Year Old - Black Friday (Master of Malt)
Caol Ila
£50
Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon
Charlie Parry's
★ 5.00
£51
| Caol Ila 14 Year Old - Black Friday (Master of Malt) | Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Charlie Parry's |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 48% | 59.6% |
| Age | 14 yr | NAS |
| Price | £49.95 | £50.76 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 14 Year Old - Black Friday (Master of Malt)
Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon
Caol Ila 14 Year Old - Black Friday (Master of Malt)
Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon
Quick verdict
Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caol Ila 14 Year Old - Black Friday (Master of Malt) is better value at £50 vs £51.
For beginners: Caol Ila 14 Year Old - Black Friday (Master of Malt) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 14 Year Old - Black Friday (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£49.95 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 £49.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 14 Year Old - Black Friday (Master of Malt) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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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