Miltonduff 7 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) vs Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Miltonduff 7 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon
DistilleryMiltonduffCharlie Parry's
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV46%59.6%
Age7 yrNAS
Price£39.96£50.76
Rating5.00/5

Miltonduff 7 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value99/100

Miltonduff 7 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Miltonduff 7 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is better value at £40 vs £51.

For beginners: Miltonduff 7 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Miltonduff 7 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.96 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 £39.96)

Who should buy Miltonduff?

Miltonduff 7 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) 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

VanillaHoney

Only Miltonduff 7 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

SherriedCooked Fruit

Only Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

ToastedNew WoodNutty

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