Aultmore 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 18988) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 18988) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon
DistilleryAultmoreCharlie Parry's
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV50%59.6%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£52.95£50.76
Rating5.00/5

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 18988) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 18988) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

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 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 18988) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 18988) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

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 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 18988) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) 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

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Aultmore 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 18988) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

New WoodNutty

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