Aultmore 9 Years Old 2011 (Parcel No.4) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland) vs Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

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

Aultmore 9 Years Old 2011 (Parcel No.4) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon
DistilleryAultmoreCharlie Parry's
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV48%59.6%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£52.95£50.76
Rating5.00/5

Aultmore 9 Years Old 2011 (Parcel No.4) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

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

Aultmore 9 Years Old 2011 (Parcel No.4) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)

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: Aultmore 9 Years Old 2011 (Parcel No.4) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 9 Years Old 2011 (Parcel No.4) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£52.95 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 £52.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (59.6%) — may need water

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 9 Years Old 2011 (Parcel No.4) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

Honey

Only Aultmore 9 Years Old 2011 (Parcel No.4) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)

Fresh FruitCitricVegetativeMalt Extract

Only Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

VanillaToastedNew WoodNutty

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