Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) vs Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

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

Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon
DistilleryBenrinnesCharlie Parry's
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV46%59.6%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£38.56£50.76
Rating5.00/5

Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

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

Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

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).

Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is better value at £39 vs £51.

For beginners: Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£38.56 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 £38.56)

Who should buy Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) 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

VanillaHoneyToastedNutty

Only Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Malt Extract

Only Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

New Wood

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