The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Charlie Parry's Barrel Strength Bourbon

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldCharlie Parry's Barrel Strength Bourbon
DistilleryThe AntiquaryCharlie Parry's
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended
ABV43%40%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£79.75
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner75/100
Value59/100

Charlie Parry's Barrel Strength Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Charlie Parry's Barrel Strength Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Charlie Parry's Barrel Strength Bourbon is better value at £80 vs £85.

For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £79.75)

Charlie Parry's Barrel Strength Bourbon

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£79.75 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy The?

The Antiquary 21 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Who should buy Charlie?

Charlie Parry's Barrel Strength Bourbon suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Charlie Parry's Barrel Strength Bourbon

VanillaToastedNew WoodChocolateCooked Mash

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