Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon vs Scallywag Cask Strength No.2

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

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight BourbonScallywag Cask Strength No.2
DistilleryCharlie Parry'sScallywag
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonBlended Malt
ABV59.6%54.1%
AgeNASNAS
Price£50.76£48
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

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

Scallywag Cask Strength No.2

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag Cask Strength No.2

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag Cask Strength No.2 is better value at £48 vs £51.

For beginners: Scallywag Cask Strength No.2 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

Pros

  • +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 £48)

Scallywag Cask Strength No.2

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£48 vs £50.76)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.1%) — may need water

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.

Who should buy Scallywag?

Scallywag Cask Strength No.2 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

Toasted

Only Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

VanillaHoneyNew WoodNutty

Only Scallywag Cask Strength No.2

SherriedChocolateDried FruitOld Wood

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