Dewar's 12 Year Old Double Aged vs Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dewar's 12 Year Old Double Aged
Dewar's
£39
Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon
Charlie Parry's
★ 5.00
£51
| Dewar's 12 Year Old Double Aged | Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dewar's | Charlie Parry's |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Blended | Bourbon |
| ABV | 40% | 59.6% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £38.5 | £50.76 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Dewar's 12 Year Old Double Aged
Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon
Dewar's 12 Year Old Double Aged
Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon
Quick verdict
Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Dewar's 12 Year Old Double Aged is better value at £39 vs £51.
For beginners: Dewar's 12 Year Old Double Aged is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Dewar's 12 Year Old Double Aged
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£38.5 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 £38.5)
Who should buy Dewar's?
Dewar's 12 Year Old Double Aged 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 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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