Fujimi The 7 Virtues of the Samurai vs Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

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

Fujimi The 7 Virtues of the SamuraiCharlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon
DistilleryFujimiCharlie Parry's
Region
CountryJapanAmerica
TypeBlendedBourbon
ABV40%59.6%
AgeNASNAS
Price£42.5£50.76
Rating5.00/5

Fujimi The 7 Virtues of the Samurai

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

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

Fujimi The 7 Virtues of the Samurai

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).

Fujimi The 7 Virtues of the Samurai is better value at £43 vs £51.

For beginners: Fujimi The 7 Virtues of the Samurai is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Fujimi The 7 Virtues of the Samurai

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£42.5 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 £42.5)

Who should buy Fujimi?

Fujimi The 7 Virtues of the Samurai 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

HoneyVanilla

Only Fujimi The 7 Virtues of the Samurai

Malt Extract

Only Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

ToastedNew WoodNutty

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