Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2011 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits) vs Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

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

Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2011 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon
DistilleryDailuaineCharlie Parry's
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV50.9%59.6%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£52.9£50.76
Rating5.00/5

Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2011 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

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

Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2011 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)

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 £53.

For beginners: Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2011 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2011 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£52.9 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 £52.9)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (59.6%) — may need water

Who should buy Dailuaine?

Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2011 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits) 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.

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

VanillaToastedNew Wood

Only Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2011 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)

Malt Extract

Only Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

HoneyNutty

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