Moon Harbour Pier 2 vs Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

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

Moon Harbour Pier 2Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon
DistilleryMoon HarbourCharlie Parry's
Region
CountryFranceAmerica
TypeBlended MaltBourbon
ABV47.1%59.6%
AgeNASNAS
Price£51.17£50.76
Rating5.00/5

Moon Harbour Pier 2

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

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

Moon Harbour Pier 2

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).

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon is better value at £51 vs £51.

For beginners: Moon Harbour Pier 2 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Moon Harbour Pier 2

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£51.17 vs £50.76)
  • 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 affordable (£50.76 vs £51.17)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (59.6%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Moon?

Moon Harbour Pier 2 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt 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

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Moon Harbour Pier 2

SmokeySherriedDried FruitChocolate

Only Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

VanillaHoneyNew WoodNutty

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